In a message posted on X on February 13, 2026, President Kagame praised Mottley’s renewed mandate, writing, “Warm congratulations to my sister, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, on her well-deserved re-election.”
He emphasized that Rwanda values the strong friendship between the two countries, grounded in shared principles of self-determination, resilience, and commitment to delivering prosperity and dignity for our people.
“We look forward to further deepening our cooperation in the years ahead.I wish you and the people of Barbados continued success and progress,” he added.
Mottley secured a decisive victory after her Barbados Labour Party won all 30 seats in the parliamentary general elections. She defeated Ralph Thorne of the opposition Democratic Labor Party.
Addressing citizens after her victory, Mottley said her administration was committed to transforming the country, pledging continued progress in healthcare, public security, and transport.
Barbados, a Caribbean island nation covering 439 square kilometres, is known for its advanced tourism sector and its ability to attract foreign investment.
Rwanda and Barbados maintain strong bilateral relations. The two countries have signed cooperation agreements in several sectors, including aviation, paving the way for RwandAir to operate flights to Barbados.
In November 2022, Prime Minister Mottley inaugurated Barbados’ diplomatic mission in Rwanda during an official visit that followed President Kagame’s trip to Barbados earlier that year.
In February 2025, President Kagame held talks with Prime Minister Mottley and Daniel Chapo in Addis Ababa during the 38th Ordinary Session of Heads of State and Government of the African Union.
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