BRAZILIAN Ambassador to Guyana, Lineu Pupo de Paula, during his recent courtesy visit with Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo stated that the development of a hydro project in the Mazaruni River and the paving of the Linden to Lethem road are of paramount importance to both countries. Prime Minister Nagamootoo told the Guyana Chronicle that he is grateful for the continued support from Brazil and hopes that their relationship can be renewed and strengthened over the coming years.
He disclosed that both parties have discussed projects of mutual benefit and he also highlighted that recently Guyana has embarked upon the introduction of Portuguese in the school system. This, he noted, will bridge the language barrier that exists at present between the two countries.
Nagamootoo added that the two countries in the past had an agreement on the exchange of technical skills and he urged that this be continued, since “we can benefit from each other.”
The Brazilian Ambassador explained that there are many important subjects to discuss. “We share a friendly relationship and have been working together for many years.”
The Ambassador noted that the two countries share common interests in many sectors and during their discussion he has raised many of these and is very hopeful that the discussion was fruitful. He mentioned that “we have common interest in projects in infrastructure” and with this we can improve both countries.
Ambassador de Paula highlighted that Brazil is in great need of energy and with the construction of a hydro project in the Mazaruni River, the north of Brazil will benefit.
He lauded the introduction of Portuguese into the educational system and he noted that the Embassy of Brazil also offers classes for persons desirous of learning the language. “This will bridge the language gap we have right now,” he said.
LINDEN TO LETHEM ROAD
One of the projects that the Ambassador hopes will be a priority is the paving of the Linden to Lethem road. He noted the possibilities that will be made available should the road be paved. “This is a project that we want to help with,” he emphasised.
Ambassador Pupo de Paula started his diplomatic career in 1981 and has served in Germany, Ecuador, Argentina, El Salvador, United States of America and Honduras.