GUYANA’S Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, on Friday, participated in the India–UN Development Partnership Fund Annual Event, co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC).

The India–UN Development Partnership Fund, established in 2017, is an initiative supported and led by the Government of India in collaboration with the United Nations system. The Fund finances transformational sustainable development projects across the developing world, with a special focus on Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

During the event, the 2025 India–UN Development Partnership Fund Year-in-Review Report was officially launched, showcasing the Fund’s key achievements and the positive impact of its projects worldwide.

In her remarks, Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett underscored the enduring friendship between Guyana and India, describing it as one built on historic bonds and shared aspirations. She commended India’s continued contributions to Guyana’s national development, particularly in the areas of human resource and infrastructural advancement.

The Ambassador also expressed appreciation for India’s assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that such support—channelled through the India–UN Development Partnership Fund, demonstrated India’s solidarity and commitment to the well-being of partner nations.

Ambassador Rodrigues-Birkett reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to strengthening co-operation with India and other developing nations through South-South collaboration, in pursuit of sustainable and inclusive growth.