APIA, Samoa, CMC – Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis has held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa on a number of points, together with assist for the Caribbean Group (CARICOM) nation’s bid for a seat on the United Nations Safety Council.
An announcement issued following the talks mentioned that the 2 leaders additionally mentioned local weather change challenges confronting Small Island Creating States (SIDS) and the formal institution of diplomatic relations between Samoa and the Bahamas.
Davis is among the many leaders who’ve arrived right here to attend the October 21-26 Commonwealth Heads of Authorities Assembly (CHOGM), which shall be held below the theme “One Resilient Frequent Future: Reworking our Commonwealth.”
In keeping with the assertion, through the bilateral assembly, Prime Minister Davis emphasised his nation’s dedication to advocating for the distinctive wants of SIDS, significantly concerning local weather resilience, catastrophe preparedness, and sustainable improvement.
He famous that The Bahamas’ candidature for the UN Safety Council displays its broader imaginative and prescient to characterize and amplify the voices of SIDS on the worldwide stage.
“As a part of their discussions, each leaders signed a joint communiqué to ascertain formal diplomatic relations between The Bahamas and Samoa. This settlement marks a major step in fostering a stronger partnership primarily based on mutual respect and shared values. Each governments reaffirmed their dedication to the rules enshrined within the United Nations Constitution, the Commonwealth Constitution, and the promotion of peace, safety, and nationwide sovereignty,” the assertion mentioned.
It added that this new relationship goals to boost cooperation throughout numerous sectors, together with commerce, tourism, cultural change, and local weather adaptation methods.
Prime Minister Davis expressed confidence that this partnership would open new avenues for collaboration on crucial points affecting each nations and different SIDS globally.
Prime Minister Mataʻafa was joined by Samoa’s Everlasting Consultant to the United Nations, Fatumanava Dr. Pa’olelei Luteru, and H.E. Francella Strickland, Samoa’s Ambassador to Belgium.
“The signing ceremony served as a reminder of the significance of worldwide diplomacy and the shared aspirations of all Commonwealth members for a resilient, peaceable, and affluent future,” the assertion added.
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