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\"Senator

Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission Barry Griffin<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

The government maintains an Africa engagement strategy<\/h3>\n

More than 20 Bahamian enterprises were present and engaged in networking and exploratory discussions at this year\u2019s Intra\u2011African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), held in Algiers, Algeria, as The Bahamas continues to look to African nations as burgeoning trade partners, Chairman of the Bahamas Trade Commission Barry Griffin told\u00a0Guardian Business<\/em>\u00a0yesterday.<\/p>\n

Griffin said the delegation\u2019s attendance at IATF is part of the government\u2019s continuing Africa engagement strategy. He explained that this year\u2019s IATF attracted 35,000 attendees from more than 140 countries and featured 2,000 exhibitors, including Bahamian companies that came as part of a delegation with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers\u2019 Confederation (BCCEC).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fair is projected to catalyze trade and investment agreements totaling $44 billion, further underscoring its role as a powerhouse for deal\u2011making,\u201d said Griffin.<\/p>\n

\u201cMinister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey energetically promoted the Afro\u2011Caribbean marketplace, spotlighting collaborative opportunities between Caribbean and African businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnder my leadership, the trade commission positioned The Bahamas as a strategic shipping and trade hub facilitating the movement of African goods to the Americas, and promoting The Bahamas as an attractive locale for value\u2011added manufacturing of African exports destined for the Americas. A massive round of media and stakeholder engagement was done alongside the Chamber of Commerce and Ministry for Grand Bahama.<\/p>\n

Networking and exploratory discussions to secure new partnerships and market entry<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe Bahamas Chamber of Commerce had over 20 Bahamian enterprises present and engaged in networking and exploratory discussions to secure new partnerships and market entry across sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n

IATF is hosted by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in partnership with the African Union Commission and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.<\/p>\n

Griffin said the Caribbean made a good showing at IATF, with the expo holding a day specifically for the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis mission\u2019s outcomes underscore The Bahamas\u2019 strategic trajectory: actively creating new export markets, maintaining a consistent presence at top-tier global trade forums, and placing our private sector at the forefront,\u201d Griffin explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the new normal: The Bahamas fully engaged on the world stage, its government and private sector confident in our ability to deliver business outcomes and drive economic growth for our people.<\/p>\n

\u201cIATF 2025 has been exceptionally useful and remarkably fruitful. Our delegation has forged meaningful connections, advanced trade objectives, and showcased The Bahamas as a dynamic, forward\u2011looking partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Griffin said private sector partners and the BCCEC will make separate announcements on achievements and plans following IATF.<\/p>\n

Source: Nassau Guardian<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t