SPEAKER of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir on Monday received a courtesy call from Elnur Ikhtiyar Oglu Sultanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Guyana, during a meeting held at the Public Buildings in Georgetown.
The engagement focused on strengthening parliamentary relations between the two countries, with discussions also exploring the establishment of a Parliamentary Friendship Group aimed at deepening cooperation between the legislatures of Guyana and Azerbaijan and supporting the work of their respective executive branches.
During the meeting, Nadir provided an overview of Guyana’s parliamentary committee system, noting that both countries’ parliaments share similar structures. He pointed out that these similarities present opportunities for institutional learning and collaboration, particularly in areas related to legislative oversight and committee work.
The Speaker also highlighted Guyana’s approach to inclusive governance, including the representation and treatment of Indigenous Peoples within the National Assembly. He indicated that this area could serve as another avenue for dialogue and the exchange of experiences and best practices between the two parliaments.
Ambassador Sultanov was accompanied by Mr. Vugar Huseynli, First Secretary at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Brazil and Desk Officer for Guyana. Also attending the meeting were Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs, Parliamentary Executive Officer Dr. Carlleta Charles, and Production Technician Joshua Eastman.
The courtesy call forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen diplomatic and parliamentary engagement between Guyana and Azerbaijan, with both sides seeking to expand dialogue on governance, legislative cooperation and areas of mutual interest.