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.

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.