emirates7 - Hazza Al Kaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Cuba, met with Noemí Espinoza Madrid, the newly appointed Secretary-General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), at the ACS Secretariat headquarters during an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago.
The meeting emphasized the UAE’s strong commitment to deepening relationships with Caribbean nations and enhancing collaboration in areas like sustainable development and cultural exchange.
Al Kaabi highlighted the close ties between the UAE and the ACS, especially since the UAE gained Observer Status in March 2017, reflecting the country’s broader dedication to supporting the region’s development goals.
He pointed out their shared aims of protecting marine ecosystems, promoting sustainable tourism, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing environmental sustainability.
The discussion also reinforced the UAE’s position as a vital partner of the ACS. Al Kaabi and Secretary-General Espinoza Madrid explored joint projects, exchange programs, and investments in clean energy, building on earlier initiatives such as the UAE–Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund launched in 2017.
The meeting emphasized the UAE’s strong commitment to deepening relationships with Caribbean nations and enhancing collaboration in areas like sustainable development and cultural exchange.
Al Kaabi highlighted the close ties between the UAE and the ACS, especially since the UAE gained Observer Status in March 2017, reflecting the country’s broader dedication to supporting the region’s development goals.
He pointed out their shared aims of protecting marine ecosystems, promoting sustainable tourism, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing environmental sustainability.
The discussion also reinforced the UAE’s position as a vital partner of the ACS. Al Kaabi and Secretary-General Espinoza Madrid explored joint projects, exchange programs, and investments in clean energy, building on earlier initiatives such as the UAE–Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund launched in 2017.