• reaffirms strong partnership

PRESIDENT of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has extended warm congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on his re-election as Head of State of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, while reaffirming Brazil’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

In a message to President Ali, President Lula described the outcome of the elections as a clear demonstration of Guyana’s democratic maturity and the strength of its institutions.
He noted that the peaceful and broad participation of the Guyanese electorate reflected the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, which continues to gain international prominence and enjoys promising economic prospects.

“I wish to extend my sincere and warm congratulations to Your Excellency on your re-election as President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana. The broad and peaceful participation of the Guyanese people in the elections reflects the maturity and strength of your country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects,” President Lula stated.

He further emphasised Brazil’s determination to deepen its partnership with Guyana, pledging his readiness to collaborate with President Ali on initiatives of mutual interest for the advancement of both nations and the wider region.
“The friendship between our countries is vital to preserving Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace and to promoting the sustainable development of the Amazon in an autonomous and sovereign manner,” the Brazilian leader affirmed.

President Lula concluded by extending fraternal greetings and best wishes for President Ali’s continued success in office and for a prosperous and harmonious future for the people of Guyana.
Brazil and Guyana share longstanding diplomatic ties and geographical proximity, with ongoing co-operation in trade, energy, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability. Lula’s message reinforces the strategic importance of Guyana as a growing economic player in the region and signals Brazil’s interest in closer collaboration in areas such as security, climate resilience, and Amazon protection.