MINISTER HENFIELD MEETS WITH MR. SEBASTIAN BASTIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER DESIGNATE TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
PRESS RELEASE
15th June, 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nassau, Bahamas
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to advise that the Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren A. Henfield met with High Commissioner (Designate) to the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Sebastian Bastian at the Ministry’s headquarters at the Goodman’s Bay Corporate Center on 14th June, 2021. Mr. Bastian is presently awaiting his date for his presentation of credentials to the President of South Africa,
H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa. The Minister welcomed Mr. Bastian to The Bahamas’ Diplomatic Corps and wished him well on his new appointment, which he expects will deepen our engagement with South Africa. South Africa has the second largest economy in Africa and a major political and economic player on the African continent.
Mr. Bastian thanked the Government of The Bahamas for its decision to appoint him to this important ambassadorial assignment and the confidence demonstrated in his ability to promote the interest of The Bahamas in this growing region of the world. He gave assurances to the Minister that he would do his best in upholding the good name of The Bahamas.
