On September 26, Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and his wife Lady Folkes hosted a dinner for Chinese Ambassador Hu Shan and his wife Ms. Liu Ping at the Government House.
Also present were Earl D. Deveaux, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minster of Environment, Frederick Audley Mitchell Jr., former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Patricia Rodgers, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Melvin Seymour, Secretary to the Governor General, Mr. Michael Foulkes, FNM Secretary-General, Mr. Brian Wong, President of the Chinese Association of The Bahamas, and also Counsellor Zhai Xingfu, First Secretaries Tan Jian and Wang Quanhuo and Third Secretary Hong Yanming of the Chinese Embassy.
They had amicable and friendly talks. The Governor General spoke highly of the continuous development of bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic ties 14 years ago. Sir Arthur Foulkes expressed that, despite the geographically distance between the two countries and the limited exchanges in the history, the strengthening of the bilateral all-round cooperation, the enlargement of personnel and cultural exchanges and the enhancement of mutual understanding and friendship would surely benefit the two countries and peoples.
Ambassador Hu briefed the Governor-general on the progress of the projects constructed by Chinese companies. He said that, with the sound growth momentum of bilateral relations in recent years, we have seen political trust and frequent exchanges at all levels, cooperation expanding in fields of economy, trade, investment, tourism, culture and education. China is willing to work with The Bahamas to deepen multi-sectoral practical cooperation, realize mutual benefits and win-win situation and promote common development of the two countries.