PRIME MINISTER, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips, on Tuesday, met with a high-level delegation from the Shandong Hi-Speed Group Corporation (SDHS) at his Camp Street Office to discuss the company’s ongoing and future infrastructure contributions to Guyana.

The visiting delegation was led by Mr. Zhuang Yanchen, Director and Chief Executive Officer of SDHS, who is currently in Guyana to assess the progress of the company’s operations in the country.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed on the international profile of the Chinese state-owned company, which specialises in infrastructure development, construction, transportation, engineering, and financial

services. The delegation provided insight into SDHS’s global presence and operational strengths, highlighting its involvement in over 125 overseas projects as of June 2024.
Mr. Yanchen and his team also outlined the scope of SDHS’s local activities and reaffirmed the company’s strong commitment to supporting Guyana’s rapidly expanding infrastructure needs. The company expressed interest in deepening its collaboration with the government as the country continues to pursue major development projects under its national transformation agenda.

SDHS, which operates across multiple continents, is known for large-scale roadways, bridges, port development, and public-private partnerships in infrastructure.

Prime Minister Phillips welcomed the company’s interest and praised its ongoing contributions to national development, stating that partnerships like these are vital to delivering the infrastructure necessary for economic growth and improved public services.