-DR Ambassador says
AS Guyana continues to make a name for itself, the emerging powerhouse in South America is not only being recognised for its treasure trove of resources but also its diverse and unified Guyanese people from different cultures, ethnicities and religions, who are living as one.
This was according to Dominican Republic (DR) Ambassador to Guyana, Ernesto Torres-Pereyra, during an interview on Saturday at the DR Embassy located at Pegasus Hotel, Seawall Road, Kingston.
He also pointed out that in terms of building a society with sound values, institutions, respect for the environment and the promotion of transparency, Guyana is already checking the boxes in these areas.
“What is happening here [in Guyana] will impact the whole world because also as I said before…you have here a very unique society, diverse in terms of ethnic composition, cultural composition, religious composition, yet you are living in an atmosphere of peace and it’s not just a tolerance…you are embracing each other’s cultures and religious practices,” the Ambassador said.
He added: “You can show the world how to live in peace and harmony. And on top of that, now you have the good leadership and the resources to build your society upon those values.”
Touching more on the commendable leadership by President Dr Irfaan Ali, Torres-Pereyra said: “President Ali has been preparing this country to embrace this economic transition while setting the foundations to face the imminent challenges that come with this process.”
The Ambassador then discussed the upcoming visit of former United States (US) President, Bill Clinton to Guyana and how the forum he will be participating in will enhance the vision of Guyana’s economic transformation.
He explained that Clinton’s visit marks the manifestation of how Guyana is becoming the focus of the international community.
“Yes, the discussions will centre as I believe precisely, on how to generate an atmosphere that is favourable for investment. I think the type of collaboration that both countries can achieve because of the experience that we have in certain areas, already the mistakes that we’ve made in certain areas and how we found solutions to those situations will be very favorable for Guyana during the process that you are in,” the Ambassador said.
He added: “So, receiving people like former President Clinton and a set of high-profile businessmen that have been very successful in their own fields with examples of failure and success, it can serve also to give you more alternatives on how to conduct your own process.”
Clinton will be participating in the United Caribbean Forum, which is scheduled to take place on March 26, 2024, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The forum aims to unite business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across the Caribbean to discuss vital topics that will be key to help propel Guyana’s development for the future.
Some of the featured topics will be regional energy security, co-working spaces and call centres, workforce housing communities, tourism, carbon credits, hospitality and real estate development.
