Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Embassy Of The Cooperative Republic of Guyana - DC Washington DC ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://guyanaembassydc.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://guyanaembassydc.org/news/) - [Statement on the occasion of International Day of Women in Diplomacy](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-on-the-occasion-of-international-day-of-women-in-diplomacy/) - Publish Date 24 Jun 2025 Category General News - [U.S. Government Issues Diplomatic Note Warning of the Legal Consequences for Individuals who attempt to enter or remain in the U.S. unlawfully](https://guyanaembassydc.org/u-s-government-issues-diplomatic-note-warning-of-the-legal-consequences-for-individuals-who-attempt-to-enter-or-remain-in-the-u-s-unlawfully/) - Publish Date 11 Jun 2025 Category General News - [PRESS RELEASE || Guyana assumes Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-release-guyana-assumes-presidency-of-the-united-nations-security-council-unsc/) - Publish Date 02 Jun 2025 Category General News Press Release - [STATEMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COOPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-government-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-4/) - Publish Date 02 May 2025 Co-operative Republic of Guyana - [International Court of Justice Orders Venezuela to Refrain from Elections in Guyana’s Territory Pending Final Judgment](https://guyanaembassydc.org/international-court-of-justice-orders-venezuela-to-refrain-from-elections-in-guyanas-territory-pending-final-judgment/) - Publish Date 01 May 2025 Category General News Guyana-Venezuela Controversy - [PRESS RELEASE || Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-release-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation/) - Publish Date 17 Apr 2025 Category General News - [Response to Venezuela’s Propaganda claiming Guyana’s misinterpretation of the 1966 Geneva Agreement](https://guyanaembassydc.org/response-to-venezuelas-propaganda-claiming-guyanas-misinterpretation-of-the-1966-geneva-agreement/) - Publish Date 02 Apr 2025 Response to Venezuela’s Propaganda claiming Guyana’s misinterpretation of the 1966 Geneva Agreement The letter from President Maduro to the Secretary-General of the UN dated 19th March, 2025, asserts that “the territorial issue of Essequibo, [which] has been dragged into the International Court of Justice without Venezuela’s consent, in open violation - [Press Release - Guyana requests the Court to indicate provisional measures in the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela)](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-release-guyana-requests-the-court-to-indicate-provisional-measures-in-the-case-concerning-the-arbitral-award-of-3-october-1899-guyana-v-venezuela/) - Publish Date 06 Mar 2025 Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today delivered opening remarks at the Retreat of the A3+ (Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Guyana) members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-delivered-opening-remarks-at-the-retreat-of-the-a3-algeria-sierra-leone-somalia-and-guyana-members/) - Publish Date 26 Feb 2025 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today delivered opening remarks at the Retreat of the A3+ (Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Guyana) members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). The Retreat is hosted by the Government of Guyana in Georgetown and will be - [The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation summoned the Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana to condemn and demand redress for armed attack on a GDF supply vessel navigating in Guyanese waters](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-summoned-the-ambassador-of-the-bolivarian-republic-of-venezuela-to-guyana-to-condemn-and-demand-redress-for-armed-attack-on-a-gdf-supply-v/) - Publish Date 18 Feb 2025 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation this morning urgently summoned His Excellency Carlos Perez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana to condemn and demand redress for yesterday’s armed attack on a Guyana Defense Force (GDF) supply vessel navigating in Guyanese waters - [Press Statement - 59th Anniversary of the 1966 Geneva Agreement](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-statement-59th-anniversary-of-the-1966-geneva-agreement/) - Publish Date 17 Feb 2025 Category General News - [Press Release - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to refer to the presentation of a map at a recently held International Business Conference in Paramaribo, Suriname, that inaccurately included the New River Triangle as p](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-release-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-wishes-to-refer-to-the-presentation-of-a-map-at-a-recently-held-international-business-conference-in-paramaribo-suriname/) - Publish Date 10 Feb 2025 Category General News - [PRESS RELEASE by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana concerning the recent actions and statements by the Government of Venezuela](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-release-by-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-concerning-the-recent-actions-and-statements-by-the-government-of-venezuela/) - Publish Date 09 Jan 2025 Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on December 19, 2024, met with His Excellency Mr. Carlos Amador Perez Silva, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-on-december-19-2024-met-with-his-excellency-mr-carlos-amador-perez-silva-ambassador-of-the-bolivarian-re/) - Publish Date 20 Dec 2024 PRESS RELEASE || The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on December 19, 2024, met with His Excellency Mr. Carlos Amador Perez Silva, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana. During the meeting, Minister Todd began by providing an update with regards to - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd , Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today attended theTwenty-first Special Meeting of the Council For Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR).](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-attended-thetwenty-first-special-meeting-of-the-council-for-foreign-and-community-relations-cofcor/) - Publish Date 13 Dec 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd , Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today attended theTwenty-first Special Meeting of the Council For Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), held on the sidelines of the Eight CARICOM-Japan Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. The Meeting was chaired by the Honourable Dr. Vince - [Guyana and Qatar sign MOU for Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest](https://guyanaembassydc.org/guyana-and-qatar-sign-mou-for-political-consultations-on-issues-of-mutual-interest/) - Publish Date 10 Dec 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest between the Government of - [Press Release - GUYANA SUBMITS REPLY TO VENEZUELA’S COUNTER-MEMORIAL IN CASE BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE](https://guyanaembassydc.org/press-release-guyana-submits-reply-to-venezuelas-counter-memorial-in-case-before-the-international-court-of-justice/) - Publish Date 09 Dec 2024 PRESS RELEASE GUYANA SUBMITS REPLY TO VENEZUELA’S COUNTER-MEMORIAL IN CASE BEFORE THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE December 9 – Guyana today submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague its final written brief on the merits in its case against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, yesterday received a farewell courtesy call from Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-yesterday-received-a-farewell-courtesy-call-from-her-excellency-guo-haiyan-ambassador-of-the-people/) - Publish Date 04 Dec 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, yesterday received a farewell courtesy call from Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Guyana. During the meeting, Minister Todd and the Ambassador reflected on her tenure and support to the Government and - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today had a virtual introductory meeting with Baroness Jennifer Chapman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-had-a-virtual-introductory-meeting-with-baroness-jennifer-chapman-parliamentary-under-secretary-of-sta/) - Publish Date 02 Dec 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today had a virtual introductory meeting with Baroness Jennifer Chapman, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office of the United Kingdom. Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with Her Excellency Ms. Liselle Blankendal, Ambassador of Suriname to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-met-with-her-excellency-ms-liselle-blankendal-ambassador-of-suriname-to-guyana/) - Publish Date 02 Dec 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with Her Excellency Ms. Liselle Blankendal, Ambassador of Suriname to Guyana. During the meeting, Minister Todd outlined Guyana's national policy framework that addresses the provision of social services including education and healthcare and existing infrastructure to - [His Excellency Dr. Compton Bourne, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to Brazil on November 14, 2024, presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula DaSilva .](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-dr-compton-bourne-ambassador-extraordinary-and-plenipotentiary-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-to-brazil-on-november-14-2024-presented-his-letters-of-credence-to-his-excellen/) - Publish Date 27 Nov 2024 His Excellency Dr. Compton Bourne, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to Brazil on November 14, 2024, presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula DaSilva , President of the Republic of Brazil at the Palácio do Planalto, Brasilia, Brazil. During a brief - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Anders Bengtcén, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-received-a-courtesy-call-from-his-excellency-mr-anders-bengtcen-non-resident-ambassador-of-the-kingdo-2/) - Publish Date 26 Nov 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Anders Bengtcén, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Guyana. During the meeting, Minister Todd and the Ambassador discussed areas geared towards advancing the bilateral cooperation agenda between - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Anders Bengtcén, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-received-a-courtesy-call-from-his-excellency-mr-anders-bengtcen-non-resident-ambassador-of-the-kingdo/) - Publish Date 26 Nov 2024 During the meeting, Minister Todd and the Ambassador discussed areas geared towards advancing the bilateral cooperation agenda between the two countries, including trade and security. Minister Todd also provided an update on the case before the International Court of Justice on the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award between Guyana - [ State Visit of the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/state-visit-of-the-honourable-shri-narendra-modi-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-india-to-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana/) - Publish Date 21 Nov 2024 JOINT STATEMENT State Visit of the Honourable Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, was pleased to host the Honourable Shri - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation yesterday participated in the Second South American Meeting of Dialogue Between Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence chaired by the Pro Tempore Presidency .](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-yesterday-participated-in-the-second-south-american-meeting-of-dialogue-between-ministers-of-foreign-affairs/) - Publish Date 07 Nov 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation yesterday participated in the Second South American Meeting of Dialogue Between Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence chaired by the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Brasilia Consensus Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs the Honourable Luis Gilberto - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today delivered a statement during the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) Session on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-delivered-a-statement-during-the-united-nations-security-councils-unsc-session-on-the-situ/) - Publish Date 29 Oct 2024 During his intervention, Minister Todd stated that the war in Gaza has set several new and unacceptable bars. Among them, a rapid decline in the nutritional status of the population in Gaza; the highest number of humanitarian workers killed in a single conflict globally; and more women and children have - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attended a side event on Strengthening Urban Resilience for all](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-attended-a-side-event-on-strengthening-urban-resilience-for-all/) - Publish Date 23 Oct 2024 INFORMATION NOTE || The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation attended a side event on Strengthening Urban Resilience for all – Implementation of the Commonwealth Declaration on Sustainable Urbanisation for our Commonwealth held on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in - [CARICOM TRADE MINISTERS AND THE US TRADE REPRESENTATIVE (USTR) DISCUSS CARIBBEAN BASIN TRADE AND INVESTMENT](https://guyanaembassydc.org/caricom-trade-ministers-and-the-us-trade-representative-ustr-discuss-caribbean-basin-trade-and-investment/) - Publish Date 18 Oct 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, represented Guyana at a virtual follow-up meeting today, October 18, 2024, between CARICOM Trade Ministers and the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Ambassador Katherine Tai, to advance the bilateral dialogue on trade and investment priorities for the Caribbean - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation met with his Surinamese counterpart, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-met-with-his-surinamese-counterpart-his-excellency-albert-ramdin-minister-of-foreign-affairs-international/) - Publish Date 15 Oct 2024 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation met with his Surinamese counterpart, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, and International Cooperation yesterday to discuss matters pertaining to the Strategic Dialogue and Cooperation Platform (SDCP) – a cooperation mechanism agreed to by - [Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Arbitral Award which settled the land Boundary between British Guiana and Venezuela.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-in-commemoration-of-the-125th-anniversary-of-the-arbitral-award-which-settled-the-land-boundary-between-british-guiana-and-venezuela/) - Publish Date 04 Oct 2024 Co-operative Republic of Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation 254 South Road & Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown, Guyana Press Statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Arbitral Award which settled the land Boundary between British - [Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on the passing of Sir Shridath Surendranath “Sonny” Ramphal](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-on-the-passing-of-sir-shridath-surendranath-sonny-ramphal/) - Publish Date 30 Aug 2024 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation learnt with deep sadness of the passing, earlier today, 30 August 2024, of Sir Shridath Ramphal. Sir Shridath was a distinguished son of Guyana, a committed Caribbean man, a regional integrationist and icon, and a respected international statesman. He served as Guyana’s - [Guyana Signs Landmark OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement ‘Samoa Agreement’](https://guyanaembassydc.org/guyana-signs-landmark-oacps-eu-partnership-agreement-samoa-agreement/) - Publish Date 28 Jun 2024 PRESS RELEASE || Guyana Signs Landmark OACPS-EU Partnership Agreement ‘Samoa Agreement’ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is pleased to announce the signing of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) - European Union (EU) Partnership Agreement, known as the "Samoa Agreement" by the Government of - [Declaración del Gobierno de la República Cooperativa de Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/declaracion-del-gobierno-de-la-republica-cooperativa-de-guyana-2/) - Publish Date 08 Apr 2024 El Gobierno de la República Cooperativa de Guyana toma nota de que el Gobierno de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela ha presentado hoy una comunicación a la Corte Internacional de Justicia de conformidad con el plazo estipulado por la Corte para la recepción de la Contra memoria de Venezuela sobre - [Statement by the Government of Guyana following the issuance by the UN Security Council of a statement on the Guyana-Venezuela situation](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-government-of-guyana-following-the-issuance-by-the-un-security-council-of-a-statement-on-the-guyana-venezuela-situation/) - Publish Date 16 Apr 2024 Category General News - [Security Council Press Statement on Guyana - Venezuela Situation](https://guyanaembassydc.org/security-council-press-statement-on-guyana-venezuela-situation/) - Publish Date 16 Apr 2024 Category General News - [Statement by the Government of Guyana re the submission of Venezuela's Counter Memorial to the ICJ - April 8, 2024](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-government-of-guyana-re-the-submission-of-venezuelas-counter-memorial-to-the-icj-april-8-2024/) - Publish Date 08 Apr 2024 Category General News - [Declaración del Gobierno de la República Cooperativa de Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/declaracion-del-gobierno-de-la-republica-cooperativa-de-guyana/) - Publish Date 04 Apr 2024 Declaración del Gobierno de la República Cooperativa de Guyana El Gobierno de la República Cooperativa de Guyana ha tomado nota de la medida adoptada hoy, 3 de abril de 2024, por el Presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela de promulgar "la ley Orgánica para la Defensa de la - [Statement by the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-government-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-3/) - Publish Date 04 Apr 2024 Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held bilateral discussions with a 12-member delegation from the United States at State House today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-bilateral-discussions-with-a-12-member-delegation-from-the-united-states-at-state-house-today/) - Publish Date 24 Feb 2024 The meeting discussed several areas, including energy, food, and climate security. The US delegation included Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Representative to the United Nations; US Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources Laura Lochman. President Ali was joined by Prime Minister Brigadier the - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, while in Saint Lucia for its 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations, held a meeting with Guyanese living on the island.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-while-in-saint-lucia-for-its-45th-independence-anniversary-celebrations-held-a-meeting-with-guyanese-living-on-the-island/) - Publish Date 22 Feb 2024 During the engagement, His Excellency highlighted Guyana’s development agenda, including the Government’s programme to attract skilled workers, economic diversification, initiatives to improve education, healthcare, and infrastructure, and several of Guyana’s social welfare programmes. President Ali also spent time responding to questions from the diaspora community. Category General News - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali praised the strong and enduring bond between Guyana and Saint Lucia, emphasizing that their relationship goes beyond trade and economy, describing it as "unbreakable."](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-praised-the-strong-and-enduring-bond-between-guyana-and-saint-lucia-emphasizing-that-their-relationship-goes-beyond-trade-and-economy-describing-it-as-unbreakable/) - Publish Date 21 Feb 2024 The Guyanese Head of State made this assertion during his address to a Special Sitting of Saint Lucia’s Parliament this morning. During his speech, the President underscored several ways the two countries can expand cooperation and deepen bilateral relations. President Ali is on a two-day visit to the island at - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has arrived in St Lucia today to attend the island's 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations, which are scheduled for tomorrow.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-has-arrived-in-st-lucia-today-to-attend-the-islands-45th-independence-anniversary-celebrations-which-are-scheduled-for-tomorrow/) - Publish Date 21 Feb 2024 As a special guest, the Guyanese Head of State will deliver a speech at St Lucia's Parliament later today. He is also expected to interact with St Lucia’s private sector. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence from the Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Guyana, Her Excellency Helen De Geest, at the Office of the President at Shiv Chanderpaul Drive this morning.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-received-the-letters-of-credence-from-the-non-resident-ambassador-of-the-kingdom-of-belgium-to-guyana-her-excellency-helen-de-geest-at-the-office-of-the-presid/) - Publish Date 20 Feb 2024 Discussions focused on deepening bilateral relations between the two countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd and Permanent Secretary, Mrs Elisabeth Harper, were also part of the meeting. Guyana and the Kingdom of Belgium established diplomatic relations on June 10, 1971 Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence from the Non-Resident Ambassador of Ireland to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Her Excellency Fiona Flood, at the Office of the President at Shiv Chanderpaul Drive today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-received-the-letters-of-credence-from-the-non-resident-ambassador-of-ireland-to-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-her-excellency-fiona-flood-at-the-office-of/) - Publish Date 20 Feb 2024 The meeting centred around exploring potential investment opportunities between Guyana and Ireland, particularly given Guyana's potential to emerge as a leading global player in the domains of food, energy, and climate security. During the meeting discussions also included the possibility of collaboration in healthcare and human resource development. The President - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the Deputy Managing Director of the Inter-Monetary Fund (IMF), Kenji Okamura and his delegation at the Office of the President.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-deputy-managing-director-of-the-inter-monetary-fund-imf-kenji-okamura-and-his-delegation-at-the-office-of-the-president/) - Publish Date 15 Feb 2024 The Head of State was joined by Vice President, the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, the Honourable Dr Ashni Singh. Senior Economist in the IMF's Strategy, Policy, and Review Department, Chad Steinberg; Executive Director for - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali officially welcomed HE Bengü Yiğitgüden as the Turkish Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Guyana during a ceremony held at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-officially-welcomed-he-bengu-yigitguden-as-the-turkish-non-resident-ambassador-extraordinary-and-plenipotentiary-to-guyana-during-a-ceremony-held-at-the-office-of-the-presiden/) - Publish Date 14 Feb 2024 The Head of State called for enhanced bilateral cooperation between the two countries while indicating his desire for the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey) to support the building of the manufacturing sector in Guyana. He lauded Turkey’s technological drive and noted that Guyana can benefit from its continuous development. Turkey has - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the Deputy Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Beth Bechdol at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-deputy-director-general-of-the-food-and-agriculture-organization-fao-beth-bechdol-at-the-united-nations-headquarters-in-new-york/) - Publish Date 14 Feb 2024 During the meeting, President Ali informed Ms Bechdol of Guyana’s expansive and robust development of the agriculture sector, especially its focus on leveraging technology and prioritising women and youths. The discussions centred on the enhanced partnership between Guyana and the FAO to complement the country's drive to maintain and expand - [Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, emphasizes the need for the United Nations Security Council to consider the significant impacts on food security and climate change when addressing conflicts and war.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/guyanas-president-dr-irfaan-ali-emphasizes-the-need-for-the-united-nations-security-council-to-consider-the-significant-impacts-on-food-security-and-climate-change-when-addressing-conflicts-and-w/) - Publish Date 13 Feb 2024 While chairing the special council meeting today, the Guyanese Head of State emphasised that these issues are intricately linked to the rule of law, democracy and governance. “We, therefore, are of the very strong view that the Security Council should outline a series of steps that include a full analysis - [His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and His Excellency Stéphane Séjourné, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic met at State House, Georgetown on Monday March 25, 2024](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-and-his-excellency-stephane-sejourne-minister-of-europe-and-foreign-affairs-of-the-french-republic-met-at-state/) - Publish Date 26 Mar 2024 Joint Communique His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and His Excellency Stéphane Séjourné, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic met at State House, Georgetown on Monday March 25, 2024. They took the opportunity to exchange views on several priority - [President Dr Irfaan Ali held bilateral talks with the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan, New York today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-bilateral-talks-with-the-president-of-the-dominican-republic-luis-abinader-at-the-united-nations-headquarters-in-manhattan-new-york-today/) - Publish Date 13 Feb 2024 Discussions focused on expanding and enhancing the current bilateral partnership between the two countries, especially as it relates to enhancing private-sector collaboration. As Chair of CARICOM, President Ali committed to supporting the Dominican Republic’s application for an associate member position of the regional body. He said that the sophistication of - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation received a courtesy call from His Excellency Odd Magne Ruud, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-received-a-courtesy-call-from-his-excellency-odd-magne-ruud-non-resident-ambassador-of-the-kingdom-of-norway/) - Publish Date 07 Feb 2024 During the engagement, Minister Todd and the Ambassador addressed continued efforts to strengthen relations between Guyana and Norway at the bilateral and multilateral levels, particularly in the area of environment and climate change and sustainable development. Minister Todd also provided an update on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the US Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer and the National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere Juan González this afternoon at State House in Georgetown.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-us-principal-deputy-national-security-advisor-jon-finer-and-the-national-security-council-senior-director-for-the-western-hemisphere-juan-gonzalez-t/) - Publish Date 04 Feb 2024 Discussions focused on areas of mutual interest between Guyana, CARICOM and the United States. Issues of democratic governance, economic stability, and regional security and other pressing hemispheric matters were discussed. US Ambassador HE Nicole Theriot; Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Mark Wells and National - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today received a farewell courtesy visit from outgoing Chilean Ambassador to Guyana, His Excellency Francisco Sepulveda Valenzuela.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-received-a-farewell-courtesy-visit-from-outgoing-chilean-ambassador-to-guyana-his-excellency-francisc/) - Publish Date 01 Feb 2024 Minister Todd expressed gratitude to the Ambassador for his contributions to the strengthening of the partnership between Guyana and Chile. Ambassador Valenzuela noted Guyana's leadership within the region, and expressed his deep appreciation to be able to represent Chile in Guyana. In closing, Minister Todd stated that Guyana will continue - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today received a courtesy call from Her Excellency Ms. Linda Charlotte Te Puni, the newly accredited non-resident High Commissioner of New Zealand to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-today-received-a-courtesy-call-from-her-excellency-ms-linda-charlotte-te-puni-the-newly-accredited-non-res/) - Publish Date 31 Jan 2024 During the engagement, Minister Todd and the Ambassador identified and discussed potential areas to further advance bilateral cooperation between Guyana and New Zealand, including agriculture and food security, climate change, culture and sport and capacity building and training. Minister Todd also underscored the Government of Guyana's commitment to the rule - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence from the new Non-Resident High Commissioner of New Zealand to Guyana, HE Linda Te Puni at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-received-the-letters-of-credence-from-the-new-non-resident-high-commissioner-of-new-zealand-to-guyana-he-linda-te-puni-at-the-office-of-the-president-on-shiv-ch/) - Publish Date 31 Jan 2024 During today's brief ceremony, the Head of State underscored that Guyana is on a path of transformational development and is prioritising being a global leader in the areas of climate change, food security and energy security. The President also highlighted that Guyana is diversifying its investment portfolio globally and wants - [At a recent Africa summit, President Ali highlighted the potential for a significant boost in trade between Africa and the Caribbean islands. This discussion took place during a panel session focused on Africa's economic prosperity.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/at-a-recent-africa-summit-president-ali-highlighted-the-potential-for-a-significant-boost-in-trade-between-africa-and-the-caribbean-islands-this-discussion-took-place-during-a-panel-session-focused/) - Publish Date 28 Jan 2024 He said that to achieve these increases, systems must be put in place “to fix the trade barriers” and issues with transport and logistics. The Head of State, who is on an Official Visit to Ghana, also lauded Africa for its fearless leadership, pointing to South Africa’s recent stance as - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali attended the commissioning of the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Ghana today. The event was also attended by Ghana’s President HE Nana Afuko-Addo](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-attended-the-commissioning-of-the-sentuo-oil-refinery-in-ghana-today-the-event-was-also-attended-by-ghanas-president-he-nana-afuko-addo/) - Publish Date 26 Jan 2024 The Guyanese Head of State is currently in Ghana for an Official Visit. Later today, he will be bestowed with the prestigious Global Africa Leadership Award in recognition of his “strong and transformational leadership”. Category General News - [H.E. Dr. Richard Van West-Charles formally accredited as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela](https://guyanaembassydc.org/h-e-dr-richard-van-west-charles-formally-accredited-as-ambassador-extraordinary-and-plenipotentiary-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-to-the-bolivarian-republic-of-venezuela/) - Publish Date 21 Feb 2024 PRESS RELEASE H.E. Dr. Richard Van West-Charles was formally accredited as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Ambassador Van West-Charles presented his credentials to His Excellency Nicolás Maduro Moros, President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela at a ceremony held - [MFAIC Press Release - Contribution to UNWRA February](https://guyanaembassydc.org/mfaic-press-release-contribution-to-unwra-february/) - Publish Date 02 Feb 2024 - [Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and Venezuela held their first meeting of the Joint Commission in Brasilia, Brazil](https://guyanaembassydc.org/ministers-of-foreign-affairs-of-guyana-and-venezuela-held-their-first-meeting-of-the-joint-commission-in-brasilia-brazil/) - Publish Date 26 Jan 2024 Press Release On January 25, 2024, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and Venezuela held their first meeting of the Joint Commission in Brasilia, Brazil. This meeting was in line with the Joint Declaration of Argyle for Dialogue and Peace that was agreed upon after the meeting of the - [Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and Venezuela are scheduled to meet on January 25, 2024](https://guyanaembassydc.org/ministers-of-foreign-affairs-of-guyana-and-venezuela-are-scheduled-to-meet-on-january-25-2024/) - Publish Date 23 Jan 2024 Press Release The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and Venezuela are scheduled to meet on January 25, 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil for the first meeting of the Joint Commission as envisioned by the Joint Declaration of Argyle for Dialogue and Peace agreed to following the meeting of the Presidents - [Budget 2024 at a Glance](https://guyanaembassydc.org/budget-2024-at-a-glance/) - Budget 2024 at a Glance dedwards Wed, 01/17/2024 - 08:42 Publish Date 16 Jan 2024 Related To Magazines General News - [Budget 2024 at a Glance](https://guyanaembassydc.org/budget-2024-at-a-glance-2/) - Publish Date 17 Jan 2024 https://minfor.gov.gy/magazines/budget-2024-glance Category General News - [UN Security Council adopts resolution on maritime security in the Red Sea](https://guyanaembassydc.org/un-security-council-adopts-resolution-on-maritime-security-in-the-red-sea/) - Publish Date 10 Jan 2024 Category General News Guyana voted today in favour of the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2722 affirming that the exercise of navigational rights and freedoms by merchant and commercial vessels, in accordance with international law, must be respected. The resolution condemns the recent attacks against commercial and merchant vessels in - [Declaración de los países sudamericanos miembros del Consenso de Brasilia](https://guyanaembassydc.org/declaracion-de-los-paises-sudamericanos-miembros-del-consenso-de-brasilia/) - Publish Date 10 Jan 2024 Declaración de los países sudamericanos miembros del Consenso de Brasilia Los países sudamericanos miembros del Consenso de Brasilia: Argentina, Brasil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, Surinam, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela, manifiestan su más enérgico rechazo a la violencia cometida por grupos relacionados con el crimen organizado y transmiten su explícito - [Statement by Office of the President of Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-office-of-the-president-of-guyana/) - Publish Date 09 Dec 2023 Category General News - [Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana/) - Publish Date 08 Dec 2023 Category General News - [Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana December 5, 2023](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-december-5-2023/) - Publish Date 06 Dec 2023 Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana December 5, 2023 Fellow Guyanese, I address you on an unsettling development in relation to the unlawful claim by Venezuela to Guyana’s Essequibo Region, which constitutes more than two-thirds of Guyana’s national territory. Tonight, President - [TWELFTH PARLIAMENT OF GUYANA FIRST SESSION (2020-2023) NATIONAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION NO. 66](https://guyanaembassydc.org/twelfth-parliament-of-guyana-first-session-2020-2023-national-assembly-resolution-no-66/) - Publish Date 11 Nov 2023 WHEREAS the Arbitral Award of an Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the Treaty of Arbitration signed in Washington on 2 February 1897, determined the boundary-line between the Colony of British Guiana and the United States of Venezuela in 1899; AND WHEREAS by the 1897 Treaty, the United Kingdom and Venezuela agreed that the - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd attended a Ministerial Meeting in New York, hosted by Mr. Anthony Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State, to launch the Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation during the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78).](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-attended-a-ministerial-meeting-in-new-york-hosted-by-mr-anthony-blinken-u-s-secretary-of-state-to-launch-the-partnership-for-atlantic-cooperation-during-the-78th-united/) - Publish Date 19 Sep 2023 Category General News - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd participated in a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Algeria, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) in New York.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-participated-in-a-meeting-with-the-foreign-ministers-of-algeria-the-republic-of-korea-sierra-leone-and-slovenia-at-the-78th-united-nations-general-assembly-unga78-in-new/) - Publish Date 19 Sep 2023 The Ministers, representing the Incoming 5 members of the Security Council had a fruitful exchange of views on their respective priorities in the Security Council, and explored possibilities of stronger cooperation to advance the work of the Security Council during their tenure. Additionally, the Ministers welcomed the strengthened role of - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali attended a private reception this evening hosted by former United States President Bill Clinton, his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and their daughter Chelsea.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-attended-a-private-reception-this-evening-hosted-by-former-united-states-president-bill-clinton-his-wife-former-secretary-of-state-hillary-clinton-and-their-d/) - Publish Date 18 Sep 2023 The reception was attended by current and former Heads of State who are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly; Multilateral Organisation Leaders; Governors; Cabinet Secretaries; and a select group of Fortune 500 CEOs. On Tuesday, President Ali will address the 2023 meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted the significance of Guyana's forests to the global community and discussed the country's Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) at the Concordia Annual Summit during the 2023 UNGA session in New York.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-highlighted-the-significance-of-guyanas-forests-to-the-global-community-and-discussed-the-countrys-low-carbon-development-strategy-lcds-at-the-concordia-annual-summit-du/) - Publish Date 18 Sep 2023 In addressing the theme, “Underneath the Green Transition: The Oil Industry”, the Head of State highlighted that Guyana is one of the foremost countries in forest management, preservation, and the deployment of the forest to the world in terms of climate change. The President spoke about Guyana’s oil and gas - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali is attending the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN Headquarters in New York.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-is-attending-the-high-level-political-forum-on-sustainable-development-at-the-united-nations-general-assembly-unga-at-the-un-headquarters-in-new-york/) - Publish Date 18 Sep 2023 The President is leading a delegation to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. Category General News - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd met with Retired Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland during the 78th UNGA session in New York.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-met-with-retired-commonwealth-secretary-general-patricia-scotland-during-the-78th-unga-session-in-new-york/) - Publish Date 18 Sep 2023 The meeting followed the convening of the Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana (CMGG) where updates were provided on recent developments regarding the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy. The CMGG was established at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Durban, in 1999, with the mandate to monitor further developments - [Yesterday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali participated in a working luncheon hosted by the executive team of the United States Chambers of Commerce, led by Neil Herrington, the Senior Vice President for the Americas Department.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/yesterday-president-dr-irfaan-ali-participated-in-a-working-luncheon-hosted-by-the-executive-team-of-the-united-states-chambers-of-commerce-led-by-neil-herrington-the-senior-vice-president-for-the/) - Publish Date 16 Sep 2023 During the engagement in Washington, DC, investment opportunities, including in Guyana’s health, education, ICT, infrastructure and eco-tourism sectors; Guyana’s global leadership on food, energy, and climate security, especially as it relates to the preservation of forests and expanding the partnership between the chambers and Guyana’s local private sector were discussed. - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Friday.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-us-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-in-washington-dc-on-friday/) - Publish Date 16 Sep 2023 During the meeting, President Ali discussed the strong partnership between Guyana and the United States and reaffirmed Guyana's leadership on global issues such as food, energy, and climate security. Sullivan applauded Guyana for its leadership role, especially in CARICOM and the UN on global issues. The Minister of Foreign Affairs - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali attended the Protocolary Meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organisation of American States (OAS) that was convened to receive him at its headquarters in Washington, DC this morning.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-attended-the-protocolary-meeting-of-the-permanent-council-of-the-organisation-of-american-states-oas-that-was-convened-to-receive-him-at-its-headquarters-in-wa/) - Publish Date 16 Sep 2023 The President's address to the OAS unequivocally emphasized the imperative of democracy, the rule of law, and Guyana's unparalleled global leadership in critical areas such as climate, energy, and food security. Brief discussions were also held with the Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro and an executive team. The - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali attended a dinner meeting hosted by members of the United States of American Congressional Caribbean Caucus at Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, on Wednesday night.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-attended-a-dinner-meeting-hosted-by-members-of-the-united-states-of-american-congressional-caribbean-caucus-at-capitol-hill-washington-dc-on-wednesday-night/) - Publish Date 15 Sep 2023 In attendance were representative of New York, Congressman Gregory Meeks; Representative for Illinois' First Congressional District, Jonathan Jackson; Representative for New York's 9th congressional district, Yvette Clarke; Representatives from Texas's 9th district, Al Green, representative for Ohio's 3rd congressional district Joyce Beatty, and Ben Crump, Leading Civil Rights Lawyer, among - [Declaración conjunta de Su Excelencia Dr. Mohammed Irfan Ali, Presidente de la República Cooperativa de Guyana y el Honorable Sr. Aubrey C. Norton, M.P. Líder de la Oposición.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/declaracion-conjunta-de-su-excelencia-dr-mohammed-irfan-ali-presidente-de-la-republica-cooperativa-de-guyana-y-el-honorable-sr-aubrey-c-norton-m-p-lider-de-la-oposicion/) - Publish Date 25 Oct 2023 Su Excelencia el Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Presidente de la República Cooperativa de Guyana y el Sr. Aubrey C. Norton, MP., Líder de la Oposición, se reunieron en la Oficina del Presidente el martes 24 de octubre de 2023 para discutir la amenaza existencial de Venezuela a la soberanía y - [Joint statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Honourable Mr Aubrey C. Norton, M.P. Leader of the Opposition.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/joint-statement-by-his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-and-honourable-mr-aubrey-c-norton-m-p-leader-of-the-opposition/) - Publish Date 25 Oct 2023 His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and Mr Aubrey C. Norton, MP., Leader of the Opposition met at the Office of the President on Tuesday October 24, 2023, to discuss the existential threat by Venezuela to Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Ali was - [Roadmap for the Integration of South America](https://guyanaembassydc.org/roadmap-for-the-integration-of-south-america/) - Publish Date 06 Oct 2023 https://minfor.gov.gy/documents/roadmap-integration-south-america Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the Chair of the United States of American House Committee on Ways and Means, Jason Smith, at Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, this afternoon.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-chair-of-the-united-states-of-american-house-committee-on-ways-and-means-jason-smith-at-capitol-hill-washington-dc-this-afternoon/) - Publish Date 13 Sep 2023 The Head of State was joined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond; Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud; National Security Advisor, Captain Gerry Gouveia and Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasized the need for defense strategies to consider climate change impacts in the Latin American and Caribbean region.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-emphasized-the-need-for-defense-strategies-to-consider-climate-change-impacts-in-the-latin-american-and-caribbean-region/) - Publish Date 13 Sep 2023 The President made the statement while delivering a presentation at the National Defence University in Washington, DC this afternoon. He explained that in addition to climate security, food and energy security must also be prioritised when developing defence strategies. He also said that among the most important aspects of future - [Prime Minister Mark Phillips welcomed the Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his delegation for a one-day visit at CJIA.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/prime-minister-mark-phillips-welcomed-the-amir-of-qatar-his-highness-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-and-his-delegation-for-a-one-day-visit-at-cjia/) - Publish Date 12 Sep 2023 Subsequently, Prime Minister Phillips joined His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali; Vice President, the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, other Cabinet Ministers, and Government functionaries for bilateral discussions with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his delegation at State House today. President Ali and the Amir also witnessed - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held bilateral discussions with the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his delegation earlier today at State House.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-bilateral-discussions-with-the-amir-of-the-state-of-qatar-his-highness-sheikh-tamim-bin-hamad-al-thani-and-his-delegation-earlier-today-at-state-house/) - Publish Date 12 Sep 2023 Discussions included areas of mutual interest and cooperation. President Ali was joined by Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips; Vice President, the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo; Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, the Honourable Dr Ashni Singh; Minister of Foreign Affairs and - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has expressed his Government and the People of Guyana’s deepest sympathies to the Government and People of Morocco, especially those directly affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on Friday](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-has-expressed-his-government-and-the-people-of-guyanas-deepest-sympathies-to-the-government-and-people-of-morocco-especially-those-directly-affected-by/) - Publish Date 10 Sep 2023 He said he was “deeply saddened at the loss of over 2000 lives and the injuries and displacement of thousands of persons” in the North African country. “My Government will provide any support we can to the global efforts to help the people of Morocco in this difficult time." Category - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd received a farewell courtesy call from Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch of the United States to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-received-a-farewell-courtesy-call-from-ambassador-sarah-ann-lynch-of-the-united-states-to-guyana/) - Publish Date 08 Sep 2023 During the engagement, Minister Todd and Ambassador Lynch reflected on her tenure and achievements that enhanced the interstate relations between Georgetown and Washington, which led to the further consolidation of the bilateral relations between Guyana and the United States of America. Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation yesterday receievd a courtesy call from Dr. Patrick Ignatius Gomes, former Secretary-General of the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-yesterday-receievd-a-courtesy-call-from-dr-patrick-ignatius-gomes-former-secretary-general-of-the-african-c/) - Publish Date 07 Sep 2023 Dr. Gomes is a Guyanese national who served as the ACP Secretary-General during the period 2015- 2020. Prior to taking up his position as the Secretary-General of the ACP Group, Dr. Gomes served as Guyana’s Ambassador to Belgium and the European Community and as Guyana’s representative to the World Trade - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali is participating in the 35th Intersessional meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-is-participating-in-the-35th-intersessional-meeting-of-heads-of-government-of-the-caribbean-community-caricom-ahead-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly/) - Publish Date 05 Oct 2023 The Head of State is joined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd. Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended a Diplomatic Luncheon as the chief guest on September 2, 2023.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-attended-a-diplomatic-luncheon-as-the-chief-guest-on-september-2-2023/) - Publish Date 05 Sep 2023 The luncheon was hosted by Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of China to Guyana, and it was in honor of the Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Guyana. During the Luncheon Minister Todd also participated in a friendly game of table tennis with the Diplomatic Community. Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Jorge Francisco Soberón Luis, Ambassador of Cuba to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-earlier-today-received-a-courtesy-call-from-his-excellency-jorge-francisco-soberon-luis-ambassador-of-cuba-t/) - Publish Date 30 Aug 2023 During the meeting, Minister Todd and Ambassador Luis discussed several areas of mutual interest at the bilateral and multilateral levels, to Guyana and Cuba. Category General News - [Statement by the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-government-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana/) - Publish Date 23 Sep 2023 Statement by the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana notes with deep concern the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a referendum on defending Venezuela’s spurious claim to Guyana's territory of Essequibo. Guyana is of the view that - [STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE GUYANA-VENEZUELA BORDER CONTROVERSY](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-caribbean-community-caricom-on-the-guyana-venezuela-border-controversy/) - Publish Date 22 Sep 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with grave concern the contents of a Communique emanating from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regarding the announcement made by our sister Member State, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, about its intention to open bids for certain oil blocks in the waters adjacent to Guyana’s - [Statement by the Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-the-government-of-the-cooperative-republic-of-guyana-2/) - Publish Date 20 Sep 2023 Category General News Guyana-Venezuela Controversy - [Post by Luis Almagro](https://guyanaembassydc.org/post-by-luis-almagro/) - Publish Date 20 Sep 2023 Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali introduced former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rt Honourable Sir Tony Blair to a number of cabinet ministers at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive this afternoon.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-introduced-former-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-rt-honourable-sir-tony-blair-to-a-number-of-cabinet-ministers-at-the-office-of-the-president-on-shiv-chan/) - Publish Date 29 Aug 2023 During the meeting, Mr Blair and his team were given a video presentation on the development of Guyana from an infrastructural perspective and on the Government’s plans for economic diversification. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Tony Blair at State House today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-former-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom-sir-tony-blair-at-state-house-today/) - Publish Date 29 Aug 2023 Mr Blair is the first former or sitting British Prime Minister to visit the country. During his two-day visit, he is scheduled to participate in a sit-down conversation with President Ali which will be moderated by Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin. They will discuss global - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted the efforts of Guyana and the Dominican Republic governments to support their respective private sectors and encourage them to capitalize on growing opportunities.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-highlighted-the-efforts-of-guyana-and-the-dominican-republic-governments-to-support-their-respective-private-sectors-and-encourage-them-to-capitalize-on-growing-opportunities/) - Publish Date 10 Aug 2023 During a private sector meeting in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, on Tuesday afternoon, the Head of State highlighted the opportunities in Guyana, including the country’s agricultural potential, fresh water access and the imminent reduction in the cost of electricity. He also spoke of the ease of - [The governments of Guyana and the Dominican Republic signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance collaboration and build on available opportunities.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-governments-of-guyana-and-the-dominican-republic-signed-six-memorandums-of-understanding-mou-that-will-enhance-collaboration-and-build-on-available-opportunities/) - Publish Date 09 Aug 2023 His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, who witnessed the signing yesterday, called it historic and said that it is a precursor to solid, long-lasting partnerships. Several of the Memorandums of Understanding are within the oil and gas industry, including, the establishment of an oil refinery; the establishment of a petrochemical - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali and a high-level Government of Guyana delegation, held bilateral discussions this afternoon with the Dominican Republic’s President Luis Abinader and members of his cabinet at the National Palace in Santo Domingo.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-and-a-high-level-government-of-guyana-delegation-held-bilateral-discussions-this-afternoon-with-the-dominican-republics-president-luis-abinader-and-mem/) - Publish Date 08 Aug 2023 Discussions focused on several areas of cooperation. President Ali is on a two-day Official Visit to the Dominican Republic. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali and a high-level delegation arrived in Santo Domingo this morning for an Official Visit to the Dominican Republic.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-first-lady-mrs-arya-ali-and-a-high-level-delegation-arrived-in-santo-domingo-this-morning-for-an-official-visit-to-the-dominican-republic/) - Publish Date 08 Aug 2023 The Head of State and members of his delegation met with His Excellency, President Luis Abinader and members of his government, before commencing several meetings at the National Palace in the capital city. Along with the government-to-government meetings, a number of private sector representatives from Guyana have also travelled to - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today received a farewell courtesy call from outgoing High Commissioner of India to Guyana, His Excellency Dr. K.J. Srinivasa.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-earlier-today-received-a-farewell-courtesy-call-from-outgoing-high-commissioner-of-india-to-guyana-his-excel/) - Publish Date 04 Aug 2023 Minister Todd thanked the High Commissioner for his contributions towards strengthening the dynamic partnership between Guyana and India and reiterated the Government’s commitment to the furtherance of bilateral relations between the two countries. Dr. Srinivasa expressed his profound appreciation for the support extended by the Government of Guyana during his - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali received a courtesy visit from United States Congressman Richard Crawford at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-received-a-courtesy-visit-from-united-states-congressman-richard-crawford-at-the-office-of-the-president-on-shiv-chanderpaul-drive-today/) - Publish Date 03 Aug 2023 Discussions focused on the prospect of a partnership between the Government of Guyana and the State of Arkansas in the area of agriculture, especially as it relates to education and private sector investment. During the meeting, President Ali also spoke about the strong relations between Guyana and the US and - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali and U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford discussed potential collaboration between Guyana and Arkansas in areas such as agriculture, education, and private sector investment during a meeting at the Office of the President.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-and-u-s-congressman-rick-crawford-discussed-potential-collaboration-between-guyana-and-arkansas-in-areas-such-as-agriculture-education-and-private-sector-investment-during/) - Publish Date 03 Aug 2023 Dr Ali also spoke about the strong relations between Guyana and the US and Guyana’s pursuit of becoming a regional leader in energy security. Congressman Crawford was presented with a signed cricket bat by the President. Also, present at the meeting were Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, yesterday, attended a reception in honour of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Guyana’s Embassy in Beijing.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-yesterday-attended-a-reception-in-honour-of-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-establishment-of-guyanas-embassy-in-beijing/) - Publish Date 31 Jul 2023 The Head of State was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Hugh Todd. China’s Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hua Chunying, also attended the event. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali toured the Chengdu Ronsheng Pharmaceutical Company-an affiliate of the China National Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd (Sinopharm), today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-toured-the-chengdu-ronsheng-pharmaceutical-company-an-affiliate-of-the-china-national-pharmaceutical-group-co-ltd-sinopharm-today/) - Publish Date 28 Jul 2023 Established in March 1997, Chengdu Rongsheng Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. mainly produces three types of blood products, namely albumin, immunoglobulin and coagulation factors, which use human plasma as raw materials, as well as genetically engineered recombinant blood products. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali was given a guided tour of the Chengdu Museum in China's Sichuan province, yesterday.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-was-given-a-guided-tour-of-the-chengdu-museum-in-chinas-sichuan-province-yesterday/) - Publish Date 28 Jul 2023 Established in 1958, Chengdu Museum is by far the largest comprehensive city museum in Southwest China as well as a national first-class museum. The museum covers an area of about 11,333 square meters with a total floor area of around 65,000 square meters, of which about 20,000 square meters are - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana met with his Chinese counterpart; His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China in Chengdu City.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-of-guyana-met-with-his-chinese-counterpart-his-excellency-wang-yi-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-china-in-c/) - Publish Date 28 Jul 2023 The two Foreign Ministers had fruitful discussions on a number of bilateral issues, including cooperation in the multilateral system based on mutual interest and respect, support in South-South cooperation, advocacy for cause of developing countries, agriculture, housing and capacity building. Minister Todd emphasized that China remains a strategic partner of - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali on Friday met with Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-on-friday-met-with-xi-jinping-president-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china/) - Publish Date 28 Jul 2023 The two Heads met in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province in southwest China. During the meeting, President Ali, in his remarks, reiterated that Guyana firmly adheres to the one-China principle, noting that China has played an important role in the economic and social development of Guyana and the - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali visited the Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower in Shanghai.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-visited-the-oriental-pearl-radio-television-tower-in-shanghai/) - Publish Date 27 Jul 2023 The Head of State and his delegation were given a guided tour of the massive 1,536 feet structure that creates a picture of 'twin dragons playing with pearls.’ President Ali and a Private Sector delegation are in China for a week, during which the Head of State will meet with - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, today, visited Huawei’s Shanghai Research Centre where he met with the company’s senior Vice President, Jeff Wang.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-today-visited-huaweis-shanghai-research-centre-where-he-met-with-the-companys-senior-vice-president-jeff-wang/) - Publish Date 26 Jul 2023 After a tour of the facility, the two officials discussed a number of areas for cooperation, including the establishment of an ICT college in Guyana and sending a technical team to assess the need of the private sector here. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali visited the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-visited-the-shanghai-urban-planning-exhibition-hall-today/) - Publish Date 26 Jul 2023 The Head of State and his team were given a guided tour of the six-storey building which displays Shanghai's urban planning and development. President Ali is on a one week visit to China during which he will meet with the country’s President, Xi Jinping. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali on Wednesday met with the Mayor of Shanghai, Mr Gong Zheng.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-on-wednesday-met-with-the-mayor-of-shanghai-mr-gong-zheng/) - Publish Date 26 Jul 2023 The two leaders discussed several areas of cooperation, including establishing a Shanghai investment desk in Guyana and the possibility of the South American nation hosting the first Guyana/Shanghai expo. President Ali was accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honorable Hugh Hilton Todd, Guyana’s Ambassador to China, - [President Dr Irfaan Ali arrived in China today for a one-week visit.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-arrived-in-china-today-for-a-one-week-visit/) - Publish Date 25 Jul 2023 During the visit, the Head of State will meet with China’s President, Xi Jinping and other government officials. Members of Guyana’s business community are also in China and will participate in a number of sessions with major Chinese companies Category General News - [On July 19, 2023, Minister Hugh Hilton Todd organized a meeting of the Multi-Agency Coordinating Committee to discuss the increase of Venezuelan migrants entering Guyana at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/on-july-19-2023-minister-hugh-hilton-todd-organized-a-meeting-of-the-multi-agency-coordinating-committee-to-discuss-the-increase-of-venezuelan-migrants-entering-guyana-at-the-ministry-of-foreign-aff/) - Publish Date 21 Jul 2023 The meeting was attended by key government stakeholders along with international partners during which ongoing efforts to bring humanitarian assistance to those migrants from Venezuela in Guyana were discussed. In his opening remarks, the Honourable Minister highlighted the level of the Government’s response to the migrants which includes registration and - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the President of the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), Sergio Díaz-Granados, on the sidelines of the EU-CELAC Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-president-of-the-development-bank-of-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-caf-sergio-diaz-granados-on-the-sidelines-of-the-eu-celac-summit-2023-in-br/) - Publish Date 20 Jul 2023 The meeting discussed several areas, including potential investment opportunities for financing in public-private investments, support for the local private sector and catalysing innovative opportunities for climate financing through the carbon market. President Ali was joined by Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, the Honourable - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, on the sidelines of the European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-president-of-the-inter-american-development-bank-idb-ilan-goldfajn-on-the-sidelines-of-the-european-union-community-of-latin-american-and-caribb/) - Publish Date 19 Jul 2023 The topics of discussion centred on the exploration of potential investment prospects in various fields, including infrastructure, technical support, agriculture, and climate financing, among others. Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, the Honourable Dr Ashni Singh, was also at the meeting. Category General News - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali held bilateral talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, during the EU—CELAC event in Brussels, Belgium.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-bilateral-talks-with-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-slovenia-tanja-fajon-during-the-eu-celac-event-in-brussels-belgium/) - Publish Date 19 Jul 2023 The talks centred around exploring potential trade collaboration between the two countries, especially in agriculture, clean and renewable energy. President Ali also discussed Guyana’s nomination letter for visa-free Schengen status and the possibility of an interim in-country processing of Schengen visa applications. The three-day EU-CELAC Summit is set to conclude - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, the Honourable Mark Rutte, on the sidelines of the European Union—Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU—CELAC) in Brussels, Belgium.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-prime-minister-of-the-netherlands-the-honourable-mark-rutte-on-the-sidelines-of-the-european-union-community-of-latin-american-and-caribbe/) - Publish Date 18 Jul 2023 During the discussions, various essential topics were addressed, including trade relations, regional cooperation, infrastructure, climate change, and water management. On May 15, 1970, Guyana and The Netherlands established diplomatic relations, creating a lasting bond of mutual respect and understanding that still exists today. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in Brussels, Belgium. The discussions primarily centred around areas of collaboration regarding forests.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-president-of-the-european-commission-ursula-von-der-leyen-in-brussels-belgium-the-discussions-primarily-centred-around-areas-of-collaboration-re/) - Publish Date 18 Sep 2023 The Head of State is in Brussels for the three-day EU-CELAC Summit, which is set to conclude on July 18. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali attended the CARICOM Leaders meeting at the ongoing European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium, today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-attended-the-caricom-leaders-meeting-at-the-ongoing-european-union-community-of-latin-american-and-caribbean-states-eu-celac-summit-2023-in-brussels-belgium/) - Publish Date 17 Jul 2023 The meeting focused on increased collaboration between the EU and CELAC. Dscussions were focused on trade, investment, energy, digital transition and transformation, climate change and the carbon market, and social development, among other areas. The three-day EU-CELAC Summit is set to conclude on July 18. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali advanced talks with the Dominican Republic on agriculture, food security and energy during a meeting on the margins of the European Union (EU) CELAC Summit underway in Brussels, Belgium.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-advanced-talks-with-the-dominican-republic-on-agriculture-food-security-and-energy-during-a-meeting-on-the-margins-of-the-european-union-eu-celac-summit-under/) - Publish Date 16 Jul 2023 President Ali and HE Luis Abinader also discussed potential areas for investment that will benefit Guyana's private sector. The EU-CELAC Summit will take place from July 16-18. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with a delegation from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), an Indian aerospace company founded in the 1940s.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-a-delegation-from-hindustan-aeronautics-limited-hal-an-indian-aerospace-company-founded-in-the-1940s/) - Publish Date 15 Jul 2023 The meeting is a follow-up to the President’s visit to India earlier this year. HAL’s delegation included General Managers Mr Ajay Shrivastava and Mr Puneet Kumar; Captain (Ret’d), Yogesh Jagannath and Chief Test Pilot, Mr Jitendra Choudhary. The delegation was accompanied by India’s High Commissioner to Guyana, HE Dr KJ - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali called Canada a significant development partner to Guyana, that supports human resource growth, community development, the judicial system, security enhancement and the energy sector.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-called-canada-a-significant-development-partner-to-guyana-that-supports-human-resource-growth-community-development-the-judicial-system-security-enhancement/) - Publish Date 14 Jul 2023 Speaking at a reception last evening to mark the 156th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, hosted by the Canadian High Commission in Guyana, the President said that Guyana anticipates greater collaboration with Canada through bilateral consultations in trade and investment and looks forward to finalising the air transport agreements. - [Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on External Negotiations (NACEN) – July 12th 2023.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/meeting-of-the-national-advisory-committee-on-external-negotiations-nacen-july-12th-2023/) - Publish Date 13 Jul 2023 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday July 12, 2023, hosted the Meeting of the National Advisory Committee on External Negotiations (NACEN) at the Arthur Chung Conference Center. The NACEN is part of Guyana consultative mechanism on national trade policy and its mandate - [Guyana’s Foreign Minister accepted the UNDP Resident Representative’s Letters of Appointment.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/guyanas-foreign-minister-accepted-the-undp-resident-representatives-letters-of-appointment/) - Publish Date 11 Aug 2023 During the meeting, Minister Todd welcomed the new Resident Representative to Guyana and reiterated the Government of Guyana’s commitment to partnering with the UNDP for advancing Guyana's developmental agenda. Mr. Noto will have overall responsibility for the operational activities of UNDP in Guyana and comes to the post with knowledge, - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation yesterday received a courtesy call from His Excellency Jürg Spercer, non-resident Ambassador of Switzerland to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-yesterday-received-a-courtesy-call-from-his-excellency-jurg-spercer-non-resident-ambassador-of-switzerland-t/) - Publish Date 11 Jul 2023 During the engagement Minister Todd and Ambassador Spercer discussed areas of mutual interest to Guyana and Switzerland particularly at the multilateral level. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali received a courtesy visit from the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Mr Maninder Sidhu, this afternoon, at State House.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-received-a-courtesy-visit-from-the-parliamentary-secretary-to-the-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-canada-mr-maninder-sidhu-this-afternoon-at-state-house/) - Publish Date 06 Jul 2023 Mr Sidhu and his team were led by Canada’s High Commissioner to Guyana, HE Mark Berman. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali hosted the US Secretary of State, Mr Antony J. Blinken, to the State House, where they engaged in bilateral discussions.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-hosted-the-us-secretary-of-state-mr-antony-j-blinken-to-the-state-house-where-they-engaged-in-bilateral-discussions/) - Publish Date 07 Aug 2023 After their meeting, the Guyanese Head of State and the US Secretary of State engaged with members of the media from Guyana and the United States. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the United States of America’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at State House this afternoon.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-the-united-states-of-americas-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-at-state-house-this-afternoon/) - Publish Date 06 Jul 2023 The Secretary of State was accompanied by the United States Ambassador to Guyana, HE Sarah-Ann Lynch and a number of other US government officials. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips; Vice President, the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo; and a number of other Cabinet ministers and Government officials were - [President Ali and US House of Representatives' Democratic Leader Jeffries exchanged pleasantries during the final day of the 45th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-ali-and-us-house-of-representatives-democratic-leader-jeffries-exchanged-pleasantries-during-the-final-day-of-the-45th-caricom-heads-of-government-meeting/) - Publish Date 06 Jul 2023 The event took place on Wednesday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including the importance of cooperation between the Caribbean and the United States. President Ali also met with US Congressman Gregory Meeks, who was also a - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali exchanged pleasantries with the President of Rwanda, His Excellency Paul Kagame on the sidelines of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-exchanged-pleasantries-with-the-president-of-rwanda-his-excellency-paul-kagame-on-the-sidelines-of-the-caricom-heads-of-government-meeting-at-the-hyatt-regency/) - Publish Date 05 Jul 2023 The Rwandan leader then took part in a special plenary session with the region's Heads of State. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held a meeting with the Prime Minister of South Korea, Han Duck-soo on the sidelines of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Tuesday](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-a-meeting-with-the-prime-minister-of-south-korea-han-duck-soo-on-the-sidelines-of-the-caricom-heads-of-government-meeting-at-the-hyatt-regency-hotel-in-po-2/) - Publish Date 05 Jul 2023 Discussions centred on ways of enhancing cooperation between the nations. Prime Minister Han congratulated President Ali on Guyana's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, while indicating his Government's willingness to support Guyana through a "framework of economic cooperation" and the country's technological movement by means of - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali and other CARICOM Heads of Government re-visited the Chaguaramas Convention Centre, in Trinidad this morning, where the historical signing that birthed the regional body took place 50 years ago.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-and-other-caricom-heads-of-government-re-visited-the-chaguaramas-convention-centre-in-trinidad-this-morning-where-the-historical-signing-that-birthed-the-regio-2/) - Publish Date 04 Jul 2023 At the venue, the leaders signed a letter that contains their collective vision for the next 50 years. It was then sealed and placed in a time capsule for CARICOM's centenary celebrations in July of 2073. The leaders also took part in a tree-planting exercise. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held a meeting with the Prime Minister of South Korea, Han Duck-soo on the sidelines of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Tuesday.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-a-meeting-with-the-prime-minister-of-south-korea-han-duck-soo-on-the-sidelines-of-the-caricom-heads-of-government-meeting-at-the-hyatt-regency-hotel-in-por/) - Publish Date 05 Jul 2023 Discussions centred on ways of enhancing cooperation between the nations. Prime Minister Han congratulated President Ali on Guyana's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, while indicating his Government's willingness to support Guyana through a "framework of economic cooperation" and the country's technological movement by means of - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali and other CARICOM Heads of Government re-visited the Chaguaramas Convention Centre, in Trinidad this morning, where the historical signing that birthed the regional body took place 50 years ago.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-and-other-caricom-heads-of-government-re-visited-the-chaguaramas-convention-centre-in-trinidad-this-morning-where-the-historical-signing-that-birthed-the-regio/) - Publish Date 04 Jul 2023 At the venue, the leaders signed a letter that contains their collective vision for the next 50 years. It was then sealed and placed in a time capsule for CARICOM's centenary celebrations in July of 2073. The leaders also took part in a tree-planting exercise. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held discussions with China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hua Chunying on Monday evening on the sidelines of the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-held-discussions-with-chinas-assistant-minister-of-foreign-affairs-hua-chunying-on-monday-evening-on-the-sidelines-of-the-caricom-heads-of-government-meeting/) - Publish Date 04 Jul 2023 The Chinese official congratulated President Ali on Guyana's election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and on the dynamic role the Government is playing in spearheading the country and region's food security drive. She also lauded Guyana's climate mitigation efforts. President Ali said China remains a long-term - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali joined leaders from the region for the 45th Meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community this evening at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-joined-leaders-from-the-region-for-the-45th-meeting-of-heads-of-government-of-the-caribbean-community-this-evening-at-the-hyatt-regency-in-port-of-spain/) - Publish Date 04 Jul 2023 Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali shared a light moment with Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, during the opening ceremony of the 45th Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) this evening.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-shared-a-light-moment-with-secretary-general-of-the-united-nations-antonio-guterres-during-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-45th-meeting-of-the-heads-of-government/) - Publish Date 03 Jul 2023 Leaders from the Caribbean and special invitees are in Port of Spain for the event. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has arrived at the Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago for the opening ceremony of the 45th Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-has-arrived-at-the-hyatt-regency-in-port-of-spain-trinidad-and-tobago-for-the-opening-ceremony-of-the-45th-meeting-of-the-heads-of-government-of-the-caribbean-c/) - Publish Date 03 Jul 2023 This year, CARICOM is also celebrating 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, between Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago which gave birth to the regional body. Category General News - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today received a courtesy call from His Excellency René van Nes, Ambassador of the European Union to Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-earlier-today-received-a-courtesy-call-from-his-excellency-rene-van-nes-ambassador-of-the-european-union-to/) - Publish Date 28 Jun 2023 During the courtesy call, Minister Todd was presented with a copy of the Report of the European Union Election Follow-up Mission, which was undertaken in May 2023, by a team of experts from the European Union to assess the progress of the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the final - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today met with Her Excellency Karen Tan, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore to CARICOM.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-earlier-today-met-with-her-excellency-karen-tan-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-singapore-to-caricom/) - Publish Date 27 Jun 2023 Minister Todd and Ambassador Tan discussed several areas of mutual interest towards advancing the cooperation agenda between Guyana and Singapore at the bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. Ambassador Tan's visit will serve to advance the collaborative agenda between Guyana and Singapore through continued engagement between the two Foreign Ministries. Guyana - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali emphasizes health, education, and technology as pillars for agricultural resilience and food security in CELAC.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-emphasizes-health-education-and-technology-as-pillars-for-agricultural-resilience-and-food-security-in-celac/) - Publish Date 27 Jun 2023 During the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the CELAC high-level Minister of Agriculture meeting, today, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), the President spoke of the need for modernisation and integration. He also said that women and young people must be intrinsically linked to the system as - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd met Korean Forest Cooperation Delegation, led by Dr. Bae Jae soo, President of National Institute of Forest Science.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-met-korean-forest-cooperation-delegation-led-by-dr-bae-jae-soo-president-of-national-institute-of-forest-science/) - Publish Date 27 Jun 2023 During the meeting, Minister Todd alluded to Guyana's developmental agenda-The Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) and stated that environmental sustainability is of paramount importance to Guyana. Minister Todd and the team noted the longstanding partnership between Guyana and the Republic of Korea and highlighted potential areas of collaboration in forestry, - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today delivered remarks in the Plenary Session of the Fifty Third Regular Session Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-international-cooperation-earlier-today-delivered-remarks-in-the-plenary-session-of-the-fifty-third-regular-session-assembly-of-the-or/) - Publish Date 23 Jun 2023 The Honourable Minister during his remarks iterated Guyana’s leading role in advancing the CARICOM Agri-food system agenda and prioritizing food security in the region. Minister Todd further highlighted Guyana’s co-sponsorship of the draft resolution proposed by Barbados entitled; “Towards enhanced access to climate financing,” which is tabled to be adopted - [Ambassador Samuel Hinds, Guyana's Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the OAS, took part in the CARICOM-Canada Foreign Ministers Group Meeting during the OAS General Assembly.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/ambassador-samuel-hinds-guyanas-ambassador-to-the-united-states-and-permanent-representative-to-the-oas-took-part-in-the-caricom-canada-foreign-ministers-group-meeting-during-the-oas-general-assem/) - Publish Date 23 Jun 2023 During the meeting, key achievements of CARICOM-Canada relations were highlighted and dicussions included the fostering of trade relations and the exploration of greater areas of international cooperation between CARICOM and Canada. The meeting was chaired by the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada and was held at - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd attended a Breakfast Meeting organized by the Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS).](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-attended-a-breakfast-meeting-organized-by-the-secretary-general-and-assistant-secretary-general-of-the-organization-of-american-states-oas/) - Publish Date 23 Jun 2023 The meeting aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration among Member States from Latin America and the Caribbean. Minister Todd is currently attending the the Fifty-Third Regular Session of the General Assembly of the OAS which is in session at the Headquarters of the Organisation of American States, in Washington D.C. - [During the Fifty-Third Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly, Minister Hugh Hilton Todd met with Ms. Margarette Macaulay, President of the Inter American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), along with other members of the IACHR Board of Directors.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/during-the-fifty-third-regular-session-of-the-oas-general-assembly-minister-hugh-hilton-todd-met-with-ms-margarette-macaulay-president-of-the-inter-american-commission-on-human-rights-iachr-alon/) - Publish Date 22 Jun 2023 The purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters relevant to human rights and cooperation within the OAS framework. During the meeting, Minister Todd underscored the Government of Guyana’s polices for the promotion of human rights and reiterated Guyana's commitment to supporting the Commission in the execution of its mandate. - [Minister Hugh Hilton Todd is engaging in a dialogue with Heads of Delegations, the Secretary General, and the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) during the Fifty-Third Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-hugh-hilton-todd-is-engaging-in-a-dialogue-with-heads-of-delegations-the-secretary-general-and-the-assistant-secretary-general-of-the-organization-of-american-states-oas-during-the-fifty/) - Publish Date 21 Jun 2023 The dialogue aims to facilitate discussions and interactions between the Minister and the OAS officials and Permanent Observers. The Honourable Minister in his remarks, reiterated that the Government of Guyana remains committed to Democracy and rule of law and looks forward to the development of a more strategic roadmap for - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with four Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) judges: Justice Adrian Saunders, Justice Winston Charles Anderson, Justice Maureen Rajnauth-Lee and Justice Denys Barrow on Tuesday evening at State House.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-four-caribbean-court-of-justice-ccj-judges-justice-adrian-saunders-justice-winston-charles-anderson-justice-maureen-rajnauth-lee-and-justice-denys/) - Publish Date 21 Jul 2023 Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips; Vice President, the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo; Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, the Honourable Anil Nandlall; Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, the Honourable Gail Teixeira; Minister of Public Works, the Honourable Juan Edghill; Minister of Public Service, the Honourable - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs earlier today presented Exequatur to Mr. Looknauth Persaud confirming his appointment as Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Morocco to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-minister-of-foreign-affairs-earlier-today-presented-exequatur-to-mr-looknauth-persaud-confirming-his-appointment-as-honorary-consul-of-the-kingdom-of-morocco-to-the-c/) - Publish Date 13 Jun 2023 Minister Todd offered congratulations to the newly appointed Honorary Consul and committed to working towards enhancing cooperation in areas including agriculture and education. Guyana and Morocco established diplomatic relations on December 14, 2012. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali oversaw the signing of a financing agreement between the European Commission and Guyana for the protection and restoration of Guyana’s mangrove forests at State House.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-oversaw-the-signing-of-a-financing-agreement-between-the-european-commission-and-guyana-for-the-protection-and-restoration-of-guyanas-mangrove-forests-a/) - Publish Date 15 Jun 2023 The signing on Wednesday evening was done between Guyana’s Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, the Honourable Dr Ashni Singh and the First Vice President of the European Commission, Mr Frans Timmermans. The agreement is for a period of four years and is valued - [President Dr Irfaan Ali and members of his Cabinet held discussions with the United Arab Emirates' Minister of State for International Cooperation, Reem Al Hashimy and her delegation at State House today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-ali-and-members-of-his-cabinet-held-discussions-with-the-united-arab-emirates-minister-of-state-for-international-cooperation-reem-al-hashimy-and-her-delegation-at-state-house/) - Publish Date 11 Jun 2023 Prior to the meeting, he hosted breakfast in honour of the visiting official, where they both spoke about the importance of enhancing relations between the two nations. Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, a number of other Cabinet Ministers, Government officials, representatives from the private sector and members of the diplomatic - [The Honourable Mark Phillips hosted a dinner on Friday evening in honour of the visiting Secretary General of the Organisation of American States Luis Almagro, and his delegation at the Prime Minister's Residence on Main Street](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-mark-phillips-hosted-a-dinner-on-friday-evening-in-honour-of-the-visiting-secretary-general-of-the-organisation-of-american-states-luis-almagro-and-his-delegation-at-the-prime-minister/) - The Prime Minister was joined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, HE Samuel Hinds; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper and other officials. - [AMBASSADOR SAMUEL HINDS RECEIVES COURTESY CALL FROM ASSISTANT SG OF OAG](https://guyanaembassydc.org/ambassador-samuel-hinds-receives-courtesy-call-from-assistant-sg-of-oag/) - The goal of the proposed ordinance is to create safe venues for customers and to discourage illegal activities. The governing officials of the City of Oxford will consider the following ordinance at the upcoming meeting(s) of the Board of Aldermen. - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali advanced discussions on food security, energy security and climate change in the region during today’s US-Caribbean Leaders Meeting in Nassau, Bahamas.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-advanced-discussions-on-food-security-energy-security-and-climate-change-in-the-region-during-todays-us-caribbean-leaders-meeting-in-nassau-bahamas/) - Publish Date 08 Jun 2023 The event, which was attended by leaders throughout the Caribbean, was co-hosted by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali arrived in Nassau, Bahamas this afternoon for the US-Caribbean Leaders Meeting set for tomorrow with US Vice President, Kamala Harris.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-arrived-in-nassau-bahamas-this-afternoon-for-the-us-caribbean-leaders-meeting-set-for-tomorrow-with-us-vice-president-kamala-harris/) - Publish Date 08 Jun 2023 The meeting which will be co-hosted by Vice President Harris and Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Philip Davis, is set to address a number of regional issues. High on the agenda is the shared effort between the US and the Caribbean in promoting climate resilience and adaptation in the Caribbean - [𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐫 𝐈𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐢’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐚𝐠) 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢, 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲](https://guyanaembassydc.org/𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐃𝐫-𝐈𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐚/) - Publish Date 07 Jun 2023 “𝐼 𝑎𝑚 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑠, 𝑖𝑛𝑗𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑦. 𝑂𝑛 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑓 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑜-𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑢𝑏𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑜𝑓 𝐺𝑢𝑦𝑎𝑛𝑎, 𝐼 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐻𝑎𝑖𝑡𝑖 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 - [Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, following Guyana’s election to a Non-Permanent Seat on the United Nations Security Council](https://guyanaembassydc.org/statement-by-his-excellency-dr-mohamed-irfaan-ali-president-of-the-co-operative-republic-of-guyana-following-guyanas-election-to-a-non-permanent-seat-on-the-united-nations-security-council/) - Publish Date 06 Jun 2023 Today, Guyana was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nation’s Security Council for the period 2024–2025. Guyana is honoured and humbled by the confidence that has been expressed by the international community in electing us to this most important position of responsibility on the global stage. Guyana has - [Today, Guyana was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nation’s Security Council for the period 2024 – 2025.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/today-guyana-was-elected-as-a-non-permanent-member-of-the-united-nations-security-council-for-the-period-2024-2025/) - Publish Date 06 Jun 2023 Guyana is honoured and humbled by the confidence that has been expressed by the international community in electing us to this most important position of responsibility on the global stage. Guyana has now been accorded the opportunity to serve on the Security Council, which is charged under the UN Charter - [The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, joined by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, are casting Guyana's vote for elections of the non-permanent members of the UNSC for the 2024-2025 term.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/the-honourable-hugh-hilton-todd-joined-by-her-excellency-carolyn-rodrigues-birkett-are-casting-guyanas-vote-for-elections-of-the-non-permanent-members-of-the-unsc-for-the-2024-2025-term/) - Publish Date 06 Jun 2023 Guyana has presented its candidature for election of a non-permanent seat to the Council. Category General News - [His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with a team from the Saudi Fund for Development led by its CEO, Mr Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Marshad today.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/his-excellency-president-dr-irfaan-ali-met-with-a-team-from-the-saudi-fund-for-development-led-by-its-ceo-mr-sultan-abdulrahman-al-marshad-today/) - Publish Date 05 Jun 2023 The team is here on a three-day visit and will sign two loan agreements with the Government of Guyana valued at US$150m for infrastructural development. Category General News - [President Dr. Irfaan Ali's letter to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the tragic and horrific train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha](https://guyanaembassydc.org/president-dr-irfaan-alis-letter-to-prime-minister-shri-narendra-modi-on-the-tragic-and-horrific-train-crash-that-occurred-in-the-state-of-odisha/) - Publish Date 04 Jun 2023 “Excellency, I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic and horrific train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha. On behalf of the Government and people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, I extend my sincere condolences to you and the people of India, and especially to all - [Minister Todd delivers keynote address at reception for Guyana's UN Security Council Bid in New York](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-todd-delivers-keynote-address-at-reception-for-guyanas-un-security-council-bid-in-new-york/) - Publish Date 03 Jun 2023 The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, last evening delivered the keynote address at a reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations in New York ahead of the United Nations Security Council Elections which will be held on Tuesday June - [Minister Todd meets with Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad.](https://guyanaembassydc.org/minister-todd-meets-with-algerias-minister-of-foreign-affairs-and-national-community-abroad/) - Publish Date 03 Jun 2023 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, last evening met with Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, in New York ahead of the United Nations Security Council elections fixed for Tuesday June 6, 2023. 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