– hopes to stimulate partnership in tourism, environment, commerce
H.E. Paolo Serpi is the new non-resident Ambassador of Italy to Guyana, who is hoping to find common ground with Guyana and other countries in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
After presenting his Letters of Credence to President Bharrat Jagdeo Wednesday, at the Office of the President, the ambassador told reporters that his priority areas will be building on the momentum at the multilateral level where there are common challenges and objectives.
He made reference to the reform of the Security Council at the level of the United Nations and also pointed to environmental issues, tourism, and commerce among other sectors where there is common understanding.
Asked about the relationship between Italy and Guyana, Ambassador Serpi said the absence of an embassy in Guyana is testimony to the fledgling relationship between the two countries.
Nevertheless, he is looking forward to brainstorm on possibilities for strengthening ties with Guyana through sectors of interest.
“In the next few months, I would like to identify… other specific issues that can be of interest to this country, and I really want to do my best, together with the embassy, to work concretely on these sectors and obtain results,” he said. (GINA)