Israeli officials visited The Bahamas this week, meeting cabinet members and engaging in dicussions on furthering the relationship between the two nations.

Alon Lavi, Embassy of Israel Deputy Chief of Mission to Belize and The Bahamas paid a courtesy call to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames, as well as Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar.

Earlier this week two Israeli experts hosted a seminar in Nassau on renewable energy, educating local businesses on how to deal with the challenge of climbing energy prices.

Officials hope that further collaboration in agriculture and business development will prove mutually beneficial.