Guyana continues to strengthen diplomatic, economic ties with international partners

OVER the last three years, the People Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Government, in addition to rebuilding Guyana’s international image which was tainted by the APNU+AFC administration, has been strengthening ties with global partners and creating new partnerships as a result of the growing interest in the local economy.

“Guyana’s international image has been repaired. It’s on the move and being led by His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali,” Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd had said.
The following is a recap of some of the first-quarter achievements in the areas of diplomacy and economic cooperation:

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere, Daniel Erikson visited Guyana and engaged several key stakeholders, including President, Dr Irfaan Ali

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, delivered a stirring call for strengthened cooperation among the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member states, during its 19th Summit of Heads of States and Government in Uganda in January

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips joined dozens of leaders at the Third South Summit of Heads of State and Governments of the Group of 77 and China, in Kampala, Uganda in January

President Dr. Irfaan Ali, in January, was bestowed with the Global Africa Leadership Award in Ghana for his strong and transformational leadership since assuming the presidential office in 2020

Just one month after joining the United Nations (UN) Security Council as one of its newest non-permanent members, Guyana presided over the crucial global body for the month of February 2024

President Dr. Irfaan Ali and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mr. Kenji Okamura in February

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US envoy to the United Nations, has reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during a press conference at the US Embassy in February

The strengthening of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and the situation in Haiti were the subject of frank discussion when regional leaders met in Georgetown, Guyana, for the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Brazil are embarking on a new era of regional integration and co-operation through the anticipated organisation of the second CARICOM-Brazil Summit. This move was highlighted during the talks in February, when Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva arrived in Georgetown for in-depth discussions with President Dr. Irfaan Ali, the current CARICOM Chairman, and other CARICOM leaders

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