PRESIDENT David Granger has accredited Her Excellency Zana Rudi the first Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
Ambassador Rudi presented her Letter of Credence to President Granger at a simple ceremony at the Ministry of the Presidency on Wednesday.

Guyana and Kosovo established diplomatic ties on June 13, 2013. President Granger said the relationship shared between Guyana and Kosovo is founded on the bases of mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, mutual non-interference in internal affairs, cooperation for mutual benefit, respect for treaties and international law and the maintenance of regional peace and security.

“Our countries share a common interest in the peaceful settlement of disputes and in ensuring respect for settled territorial and maritime boundaries,” President Granger told Ambassador Rudi while expressing appreciation for Kosovo’s support for respect of Guyana’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

Pointing out that both countries are rich in bauxite reserves, the President said the accreditation of Ambassador Rudi presents an opportunity for cooperation with Kosovo in the fields of mining and in the sustainable exploitation of natural resources.

“Guyana is moving towards the establishment of a ‘green state’. The ‘green state’ will place emphasis on the protection of our environment, the preservation of our biodiversity and the promotion of renewable energy and practical measures to ensure climate adaptation,” he said.

President Granger said Guyana notes the efforts being made by Kosovo to increase access to finance for micro-, small and medium enterprises. “We view this as a field in which our two states could exchange experiences as we strengthen our bilateral relations,” he said while assuring Ambassador Rudi of Guyana’s full support in the discharge of her duties.

Ambassador Rudi said Guyana and Kosovo have nurtured a very good relation and friendship since developing diplomatic relations in June 2013. She said her accreditation will allow for strengthened relations and greater cooperation and collaboration.

“Today, Guyana becomes the first country in South America to promote diplomatic relations with Kosovo at a new level enabling me to serve as the first Non-Resident Extraordinary Ambassador,” she told President Granger.

Ambassador Rudi said she looks forward to Guyana’s full support for the successful fulfilment of her mission as the first Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.