Saudi Arabia and the Bahamas are going to the second step in beginning a big tourism cooperation.

On the World Journey and Tourism Council summit in Riyadh in November, Bahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis took step one by trying on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for tourism cooperation and funding.

A memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Tourism Bahamas and the Authorities of Saudi Arabia was signed.

A personal funding convention was organized after the WTTC Summit by the Bahamas along with Jamaica, Barbados, and Grenada in an occasion on the Intercontinental Resort in Riyadh.

The concept of visa-free journey between taking part nations and Saudi Arabia was mentioned.

Final week Prime Minister Philip Davis and senior authorities officers held a bilateral assembly with Saudi Authorities representatives to debate the second step.

His Excellency Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, conveyed the Saudi Authorities’s congratulations on The Bahamas’ fiftieth Independence.

The assembly emphasised the progress achieved since establishing diplomatic ties between The Bahamas and Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Davis and Minister al-Khateeb acknowledged the optimistic influence of those relations and explored alternatives for additional collaboration.

HE Gloria Guevara, particular advisor to the Saudi Minister of Tourism, additionally attended some discussions. As a former minister of tourism for Mexico, she has intimate expertise in tourism points related to the Caribbean.

Bahamas Prime Minister Davis supported Saudi Arabia as they gear as much as host the World Expo 2030, reflecting a spirit of mutual respect and shared aspirations for world group engagement. This assist aligns with the choice of the CARICOM Heads of Authorities as a regional bloc.

The dialogue additionally revolved across the Saudi Authorities’s newly created funding fund for the Caribbean. Prime Minister Davis welcomed this initiative as a big step in direction of advancing infrastructure growth in The Bahamas and the broader Caribbean area.

Either side are nearing the ultimate phases of discussions on funding main infrastructure tasks in The Bahamas.

The Saudi Authorities agreed to advertise The Bahamas as a tourism vacation spot in Saudi Arabia, encouraging elevated journey and cultural trade between the 2 nations.

Saudi Arabia is a number one voice on local weather change and a robust advocate for The Bahamas and its folks.