Solomon Islands establishes diplomatic relations with the Commonwealth of Bahamas

The Governments of Solomon Islands and the Commonwealth of Bahamas established diplomatic relations in New York on Saturday 16 March 2024.

Permanent Representative of Solomon Islands to the United Nations, Her Excellency Mrs Jane Mugafalu Kabui Waetara and the Commonwealth of Bahama Permanent Representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Stan Oduma Smith signed a joint communiqué on behalf of their respective Governments.

The communique solidifies the commitment of the two nations to promote friendly relations and cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

Furthermore, it states that Solomon Islands and the Commonwealth of Bahamas agreed that their diplomatic relations is premised on the principles and norms of the United Nations Charter and Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

As small Islands states the Solomon Islands and Commonwealth of Bahamas share common priorities and challenges – and envisage the formalization of relations will forge closer cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

Both countries are already actively engaged as partners in the Alliance of the Small Islands States, in the Commonwealth, African and Caribbean Group and Group of 77 plus China within the United Nations.

The Commonwealth of Bahamas is the 129th country with diplomatic relations with Solomon Islands.

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MFAET press release