NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Israel and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas have enjoyed a long-standing and sincere friendship.
During the presentation of Ambassador of Israel to The Bahamas Zvi Tal’s credentials to the authorities of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the intention to further develop the bilateral relations was jointly expressed.
In his first official visit, Tal met with Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Philip Davis, along with Alfred Sears, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs; Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness; Clay Sweeting, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources.
In the different meetings, the ambassador and the ministers discussed the possibility of establishing a common agenda for comprehensive bilateral dialogue.
During his visit, Tal will inaugurate a new humanitarian assistance project, which consists of procuring and installing hurricane resistant windows at the “Stronger Together Community Center” in Grand Bahama, a vital aid that will help the Eight Mile Rock community to withstand future emergencies. The aim is to improve the resistance of the community in the presence of future hurricanes.
The humanitarian aid was made possible thanks to the efforts of MASHAV, Israel ’s Agency for International Development Cooperation, and through the involvement of IsraAID, a coalition of Israeli organizations working in disaster relief and international development.
It has been the wish of the Embassy of Israel accredited to The Bahamas, to strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as to assist the population in emergencies throughout social projects.