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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com International
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell met today (Tuesday, Feb. 11) with Congressman Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, at his congressional office in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill. Mr. Mitchell, who is on a two-day visit to Washington, D.C., was accompanied by His Excellency Dr. Eugene Newry, Bahamas Ambassador to the United States, and Mr. Chet Neymour, Deputy Chief of Mission. During the 45-minute meeting, Minister Mitchell and Congressman Salmon discussed several issues of mutual interest to The Bahamas and the United States. Congressman Salmon noted that he has visited The Bahamas on several occasions and “I really value and respect our relationship with The Bahamas.” Mr. Mitchell (left) is seen presenting Congressman Salmon with a gift following their meeting. At right is Ambassador Newry.
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