(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

Nassau, The Bahamas - His Excellency Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, paid a courtesy call on the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, Minister of State for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Ministry's offices.  Talks focused on disaster preparedness and ways both countries can mutually benefit in mitigation efforts.  Pictured from left: Isla Deane, Undersecretary, Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction; Carl Smith, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction; His Excellency Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil; the Hon. Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, Minister of State for the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, and Mari Cameri Rial Gerpe, Minister Counselor, Brazil Embassy, Nassau.    (BIS Photos/Patrick Hanna)

(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)