His Excellency, Hon. Robert Livingstone Morris, Non-Resident High Commissioner Designate of Barbados to Saint Lucia, presented his Letters of Credence and Introduction to Hon. Dr. Kenny D. Anthony, Prime Minister, during an official visit on Thursday, September 10, 2015.

Prime Minister Anthony and His Excellency discussed a wide range of issues pertinent to the mutual interest of the two neighbouring Caribbean nations.

A former teacher and university lecturer, High Commissioner, Morris is also Barbados' Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

The two neighbours have close ties, both economic and social, and share common borders and aspirations.

Barbados and Saint Lucia are both members of CARICOM, as well as the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The two nations established diplomatic relations as ofFebruary 22, 1979, when Saint Lucia attained Independence.