PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali, on Wednesday, met with Chief Executive Officer of UK Export Finance (UKEF), Tim Reid, to discuss potential collaboration on major infrastructural projects aligned with Guyana’s development agenda.

According to information released following the meeting, discussions focused on several key initiatives, including pipeline projects and the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) terminal. The possibility of expanding UKEF’s portfolio in Guyana was also explored as part of broader efforts to support the country’s ongoing transformation.

Officials indicated that technical teams from the Government of Guyana and UKEF are expected to hold follow-up meetings within the next three weeks to further advance the discussions and examine specific areas for co-operation.

Also in attendance at the meeting were Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Priya Manickchand, and Presidential Adviser on Climate Change and Biodiversity, Shyam Nokta.

The engagement forms part of the government’s wider push to secure international partnerships and financing for large-scale infrastructural projects aimed at supporting economic growth and national development.