On September 15, 2011, former Bahamian Ministers of Foreign Affairs Janet Bostwick and Fred Mitchell came to the residence of Chinese Ambassador at the invitation of Chinese Ambassador Hu Shan. They exchanged in depth views on bilateral relations. Counsellor Zhai Xingfu and Third Secretary Hong Yanming of the Chinese Embassy were at the meeting.
Ambassador Hu expressed that the Chinese people will never forget the significant contributions Ms. Bostwick and Mr. Mitchell had made inthe capacity as foreign ministers in promoting the development of China-Bahamas friendly and cooperative relationship. Currently, the bilateral relations keep a good momentum and the practical cooperation in different areas is deepening. The two former Ministers are expected to play a positive role in further promoting the development of bilateral relations.
Ms. Bostwick and Mr. Mitchell were satisfied with the development of bilateral relations and highly praised Ambassador Hu for his capable and effective working manner immediately after he assumed his post. Ms. Bostwick and Mr. Mitchell both hoped that the two countries should further strengthen cooperation in economy, trade, tourism, education, agriculture and clean energy, and expand personnel and cultural exchange to promote the mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples. They said that there are broad prospects for further development of China-Bahamas relationship and they are willing to make their efforts in this regard.