THE Government of the Republic of Guyana and the Government of the Republic of Fiji yesterday formally established diplomatic relations with the signing of a communiqué in New York by Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador George Talbot, and the Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, Ambassador Peter Thomson. 

By signing the communiqué both states have agreed for their diplomatic relations to be guided by the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter and international law, particularly on equality among States,

respect for national sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and respect for international treaties.

The Government of Guyana’s decision to establish diplomatic relations with Fiji was taken after democratic elections were held in Fiji on September 17, 2014, following a period of military rule and Fiji’s subsequent re-admission into the Commonwealth. The decision is also in keeping with the foreign policy of the Government of Guyana to develop relations with those member states of the international community with which it shares mutual interests and values.