Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas H.E.Li Yuanming hosted a reception in his residence on the evening of September 28 to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Bahamian Governor-General H.E. Arthur Dion Hanna, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for national Security Hon. Tommy Turnquest attended the reception. Other guests from government, diplomatic corps, Chinese community and friends also took part in the reception.
Ambassador Li delivered remarks at the beginning of the reception. He said that China has changed profoundly over the years and has not only benefited people's living standard in China but promoted peace and development in the world. He reiterated that China would continue to work together with Bahamian government and people to promote the China-Bahamian partnership of win-win cooperation to a new high.
Hon. Tommy Turnquest, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for National Security, praised the close relation between the two nations, saying that with rapid economic growth, China has played more active role in the international affairs. He appreciated China's support for The Bahamas since the establishment of the diplomatic relations ten yeas ago, and reiterated that the Bahamian Government is determined to enchance the cooperations and communications with China in all fields. H.E. Arthor Dion Hannar toasted in the name of Bahamian people.
H.E. Li Yuanming delivering remarks
H.E. Li Yuanming (3rd from right), Madame Zhong Gangsheng (2nd from right) and Bahamian officials in front of Chinese and Bahamian national flags