United States Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro accompanied by an United States led delegation paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force Commodore Raymond King on March 1, 2023 at the Ministry of National Security.During the meeting, Commodore King and Secretary Del Toro exchanged gifts symbolizing an appreciation of the longstanding relations between the two countries who maintain cultural, economic, and social ties of which are mutually reinforcing. Matters discussed included the acknowledgment of partner nations having a shared security environment; facing similar transnational criminal threats; and democratic values and ideology based on the international doctrines of self-determination, sovereign rights, and humanitarian principles. During his contribution, Commodore King acknowledged the need for deepened information and intelligence sharing as well as joint Maritime Interdiction Operations. He also discussed the understanding of maritime security challenges and identification as means of security cooperation to counter transnational organized criminal networks. Also in attendance was Under Secretary within the Ministry of National Security Ms. Brenda Dorsett, and representatives from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the United States.The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to strengthening partnerships with neighboring allies in “Guarding Our Heritage”.(
RBDF Photos by Marine Seaman Calvin Brown Jr.)