–on agenda for discussion between local authorities and Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service 

BILATERAL political agendas, trade relations, co-operation in multilateral fora and preparation of the European Union (EU)-CELAC summit in July are topics to be discussed this week, when the Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service, Helena König visits Guyana.

According to a press release from the EU, König will be here from March 15-17. During her visit, she will meet with President, Dr. Irfaan Ali and members of the Cabinet to discuss long-term bilateral relations between the EU and Guyana.

She will also interact with civil society and will visit one of the projects being executed under the EU funded Spotlight Initiative.

König who has a background in trade, will also meet with members of the private sector and business community, with the aim of fast tracking the establishment of a full-fledged EU/Guyana chamber of commerce.

Her arrival in Guyana is a continuation of a visit to Barbados and St Vincent. She will end her Caribbean tour with a visit to Suriname after Guyana.