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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Bahamas Information Services Updates
Nassau, The Bahamas – The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Republic of Côte dÍvoire (Ivory Coast) collaboration in tourism and financial services, is a move to strengthen diplomatic ties formed almost 25 years ago. These areas of interests were expressed on the occasion of the Presentation of Letters of Credence by His Excellency Daouda Diabaté, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic Côte dÍvoire of to His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas during a ceremony at Government House on Thursday, April 11, 2013. “The Republic of Côte dÍvoire and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have enjoyed friendly and cordial ties since our establishment of diplomatic relations on June 27, 1988,” Sir Arthur noted. He said while the history of both countries may vary considerably, both share common membership in a number of organisations, including the United Nations and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group. “I am confident that the bilateral relations between The Bahamas and Côte dÍvoire can reap rewards which would mirror the same level of success derived from multilateral institutions to which our respective countries belong,” the Governor-General said. He also expressed confidence and admiration to the developments of that country, where in less than two years have come from civil war to reconciliation, reconstruction, economic and social renewal and renewed aspirations for regional leadership. “I note in this regard your appeal for the support of the international community of friendly countries, particularly that of The Bahamas and assure you of our continuing solidarity. “I shall assure that your stated interest in technical assistance and greater collaboration for deepened bilateral relations and mutual benefit in the areas of tourism and financial services will be conveyed to the appropriate authorities,” Sir Arthur said. He said he believed that the geographic distance between both countries need not act as a deterrent but, rather serve as motivation to foster such technical cooperation between both countries for mutual advancement. “The skills cultivated through your service as a career diplomatic will no doubt put you in good stead to carry out your responsibilities and official duties as Ambassador of Côte dÍvoire. “I am confident that your distinguished academic, professional and business expertise will serve to foster relations between our two countries. You have demonstrated that you have a reinvigorated mandate and focus. Be assured that you will have my full support and that of my Office, wherever possible,” Sir Arthur said.
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