Press Statement
The Bahamas is pursuing new opportunities to strengthen its international trade relationships, expand access to the United States market and create greater opportunities for Bahamian businesses through its participation in the Business 20 (B20) USA Summit, being held in Washington, D.C., November 9–11, 2026.
The summit brings together business leaders, corporate executives, policymakers and representatives of international institutions from major economies to discuss the issues shaping global commerce and economic development. The Bahamas’ participation provides an opportunity to engage with influential business and economic stakeholders, strengthen existing relationships and explore new avenues for trade, investment and commercial cooperation.
The B20, or Business 20, is the official business engagement group of the Group of Twenty (G20), the international forum that brings together the world’s major economies to address significant global economic and financial issues. Established in 2010, the B20 provides a platform for the private sector to contribute its perspectives and recommendations to the G20’s policy discussions.
Through its annual meetings, working groups and business summits, the B20 brings together leaders across industries to examine priorities including international trade, investment, economic growth, innovation, energy security, supply chains and global competitiveness.
The 2026 summit is particularly significant as it marks the first time the United States has hosted the B20. Convened by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Washington gathering forms part of the United States’ 2026 G20 presidency and provides a high-level platform for international business engagement.
For The Bahamas, participation comes at an important time as the country seeks to build on its longstanding trade and economic relationship with the United States. While maintaining established commercial ties, The Bahamas is also looking to broaden its reach into additional U.S. markets, identify new business sectors for collaboration and encourage partnerships that can support the growth and international competitiveness of Bahamian enterprises.
Engagement at the B20 offers an opportunity to raise awareness of The Bahamas as a business and investment partner, explore connections with international companies and identify potential opportunities for Bahamian exporters, entrepreneurs and other private- sector interests.
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