THE Speaker of the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana, Manzoor Nadir, is leading a distinguished delegation to Beijing, China, from August 19 to 28, 2024.
The delegation was invited by Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee of China, Zhao Leji, to participate in the Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the NPC’s affiliation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 2024 Seminar on the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Parliaments of Developing Countries.
The Guyanese delegation, led by Speaker Nadir, includes Faizal Jaffarally, M.P; Christopher Jones, M.P; and Carlleta Charles, Parliamentary Executive Officer.
The programme will feature high-level meetings with Chairman Leji and President of the IPU, Tulia Ackson, as well as other distinguished leaders.
On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the seminar will focus on crucial discussions, including upholding peace and stability, synergizing development strategies, respecting diversity, and fostering a development democracy suited to national conditions. Parliamentarian Jaffarally, M.P, is scheduled to deliver a presentation during these discussions.
The relationship between China and Guyana has a rich history of developmental collaboration. This visit further underscores the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations, particularly in the pursuit of sustainable development goals.