– new Turkish envoy accredited

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday, accepted the Letters of Credence from Her Excellency Ayşe Selcan Şanli, the newly accredited Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey) to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The formal ceremony took place at the Office of the President.

During brief but productive discussions, President Ali expressed his commitment to deepening bilateral relations between Guyana and the transcontinental nation, which spans both Asia and Europe. He underscored the importance of expanding co-operation in key sectors, particularly manufacturing, biomedicine, and pharmaceuticals.

The Head of State noted that these areas hold significant potential for mutual benefit and represent promising avenues for future collaboration.
Also present at the accreditation were Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation; Guyana’s Honorary Consul to Türkiye, Mohamed Qualander; and Ambassador Ivan Evelyn.

President Ali conveyed best wishes to Ambassador Şanli on her tenure and reaffirmed Guyana’s openness to stronger diplomatic and economic ties with Türkiye.