Barbados, Rwanda Strengthen Tourism Ties

Air connectivity between Barbados and Rwanda will be critical in strengthening their economic and cultural ties.

Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, emphasized this at the start of the Business Mission from Rwanda to Barbados Forum, being held at the Hilton Resort Barbados, from August 3 to 8.

He added that the crucial step of establishing air links will serve as a bridge to unite the people of both countries.  “Tourism has the power to transcend boundaries; promote mutual understanding; and uplift both our economies for the greater good of our people, in keeping with the ‘South-South’ ethos; we are stronger together,” he stated.

The Minister encouraged participants to take advantage of the facial interaction, thereby explaining objectives; sharing best practices; and exchanging knowledge, ideas, expertise and resources, with the aim of driving both economies forward and bringing prosperity to communities while enhancing the lives of citizens.

Meanwhile, Rwanda’s Minister of State in Charge of the East African Community at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Professor Nshuti Manasseh, noted that the forum would help to establish partnerships for economic growth between Rwanda and Barbados.

The other areas which will be discussed at the forum include financial services; agriculture and agro-processing; ICT; medical tourism; health services; life sciences; biotech and film. Barbados and Rwanda established diplomatic relations on July 23, 2015. 

Source: Loop