Published on : Saturday, May 28, 2022
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper will head a delegation of Bahamian ministerial and technical experts to Qatar and Saudi Arabia this weekend.
Mr Cooper, minister of tourism, investments and aviation, said the purpose of this mission is to engage in mutual interest and cooperation around aviation, investments and financial services while positioning The Bahamas as the regional leader in sustainable tourism.
He said in a press statement yesterday that they are seeking to connect the Americas to the rest of the world and to be the gateway in the region for the Middle East and Asia.
The delegation will focus mainly on the aviation sector, with the aim of establishing avenues of technical cooperation and opportunities for training, particularly in the areas of aviation safety oversight, deepening air connectivity and positioning The Bahamas to become the logistical hub for aviation and tourism in the…