LEADER of the Opposition Mr David Granger has expressed “distress” at the reported statement made by Ms. Priya Manickchand, Minister of Foreign Affairs (ag) at a reception which was held at the Ambassador’s residence on Wednesday evening, July 2, 2014, to mark the US’s Independence Anniversary.“APNU regards her remarks as vulgar and worst than useless. APNU calls on President Donald Ramotar to disassociate his Administration from these worthless remarks and issue an unconditional apology to H.E. Ambassador D. Brent Hardt and the people of the United States of America,” Granger said in a statement.
He said APNU is astonished that such remarks could be used by a Government Official in light of the cordial relationship existing between the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the United States of America.