From:TheBahamasWeekly.com
Bahamas and Mexico seeking ties in agriculture and trade
By Lindsay Thompson, BIS
Aug 22, 2013 - 5:40:35 PM
Ambassador of Mexico to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas His Excellency Gerardo Lozano Arredondo (right) presents his Letters of Credence to Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes August 22, in the Drawing Room at Government House. (BIS Photo / Derek Smith)
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NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the United Mexican States are seeking to explore new opportunities in areas such as agriculture, environment management and craft production.
His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor-General, highlighted these areas as he accepted Letters of Credence presented by His Excellency Gerardo Lozano Arrendondo, Ambassador of the United Mexican States, during a ceremony at Government House on Thursday August 22, 2013.
The Bahamas and Mexico has maintained relations at the political level through international organisations within the multilateral forum such as the United Nations and the Organisation of American States.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between both countries on January 23, 1974, both countries have focused on bilateral relations regarding matters of technical assistance, trade and investment.
Both countries have also demonstrated their openness to bilateral exchange by conveying support for election, most recently, to organisations such as the Human Rights Council, the International Maritime Organisation, and the Economic and Social Council and the International Narcotics Board.
Sir Arthur gave his assurance that The Bahamas will support Mexico, whenever possible.
“Both our countries have been blessed with thriving tourism industries, which require specialised training and skills,” he said.
Continued contributions to promoting the Spanish language and culture, as well as technical training in the hospitality industry, are all areas that can be further developed for mutual benefit, he said. Additionally, new opportunities can be explored in areas such as Agriculture, Environment Management and Craft Production.
“Cognisant of the economic situation currently affecting our world and acknowledging both its challenges and struggles, it is understandable that bilateral motives for trade and development are occasionally eclipsed.
“However, I feel that this highlights, more than ever, the need to effectively engage in technical cooperation, whenever possible,” Sir Arthur said.
Ambassador Arrendondo has been instructed by his government “to increase and consolidate the presence of Mexico in The Bahamas, through the enhancing of political contacts, the promotion of more links between businessmen of both countries in order to increase the trade flows, and to reinforce the technical and scientific cooperation programmes in those areas of mutual interest or those of particular importance to The Bahamas.”
He said it was an honour and privilege to present his Credentials appointing him ambassador to The Bahamas.
Sir Arthur noted that the ambassador’s cultivated skills through his service as a career diplomat would no doubt allow him to excel in his responsibilities and official duties.
“I am confident that your distinguished academic, professional and business expertise will serve to foster stronger relations between our two countries,” Sir Arthur said.
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