Small state diplomacy: Climate change, democracy and security

Join us for a talk by the Foreign Minister of the Bahamas, Hon Frederick A. Mitchell, as he discusses climate change, democracy and security from the perspective of a small state, including the relevance for New Zealand and the Pacific region. 

The Minister’s address will be followed by additional comments by Hon Aupito William Sio, former New Zealand Minister. 

This event is organised by New Zealand Institute of International Affairs and The Caribbean Council (New Zealand), with thanks to the support of University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau.

About Hon Frederick A. Mitchell, Minister of Foregin Affairs and the Public Service

Mr. Mitchell was sworn in as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Public Service on 20th September, 2021, his third time in the position. His ministerial portfolio includes foreign affairs, foreign missions, protocol matters, extradition, treaty succession, coordination of applications for International Technical Assistance, Law of the Sea, UN, OAS and CARICOM Affairs, passports, visas and immigration.

Minister Mitchell previously served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service (2002 – 2007); Chairman, Senate Select Committee on Culture (1992 – 1997); Former Chairman of Council for Foreign and Community Relations of CARICOM; and Founding Member of The Bahamas Committee on Southern Africa. He has also recently Chaired the Commonwealth Experts for Presidential Elections Committee.

As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mitchell was instrumental in the fight to integrate Haiti as a member state of CARICOM. He also negotiated a number of important international agreements on behalf of The Bahamas, including the Shengen Visa Agreement and the European Partnership Agreement.

Join us for a talk by the Foreign Minister of the Bahamas, Hon Fred Mitchell, as he discusses climate change, democracy and security from the perspective of a small state. The minister’s address will be followed by additional commentary by an expert discussion.

This event is organised by New Zealand Institute of International Affairs and The Caribbean Council (New Zealand), with thanks to the support of University of Auckland Waipapa Taumata Rau.