THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the people and government of the United States yesterday on “the successful conduct of their general election” and to the winner, President-elect Donald Trump.
A diplomatic note is being sent to confirm these public expressions, the ministry said in a statement, adding that the Bahamas government “looks forward to continued good relations with the United States of America”.
Free National Movement Leader Dr Hubert Minnis also issued congratulations to Mr Trump.
“On behalf of the Free National Movement, I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on being elected president of the United States of America. The United States is our closest ally and historically our two countries have enjoyed an excellent relationship. We will continue to devote our efforts to sustain this unique and beneficial relationship with the United States under President Trump.”
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