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.

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 Guyana’s pursuit of becoming a regional leader in energy security.

At the end of the meeting, President Ali presented Congressman Crawford with a signed cricket bat.