An advance team of the Organization of American States (OAS) led by Ambassador Francisco Lainez visited The Bahamas for the second preliminary meeting to coordinate preparations for the 50th OAS General Assembly, which is scheduled to be held on New Providence, June 9-12, 2020.

The team met with counterparts from various government agencies for the two-day meeting, January 28-29.

Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peter Derveaux-Isaacs welcomed the team and said that it was a great opportunity for the country to be showcased to the world.

The Bahamian team is led by former Ambassador to the United Nations Dr Paulette Bethel.