-President Ali says, highlights country’s pursuit of strategic partnerships, investments for technology, efficiency, logistics
PRESIDENT Dr Irfaan Ali has said Guyana is actively pursuing strategic international partnerships to support its long-term development ambitions, insisting that future investments must deliver greater benefits for Guyanese citizens through jobs, technology and revenue.
“Guyana is no longer a nascent prospect. We are a premier global energy destination. Future negotiations will be conducted from a position of strength and knowledge, ensuring a much greater share of the value in revenue, jobs, and technology remains right here in Guyana. Our resources must, first and foremost, empower Guyanese citizens,” the Head of State said during a recent interview with the Dominican Republic’s energy-focused publication Energía e Hidrocarburos Plus (EH+).
President Ali said future negotiations would be undertaken from a position of strength, knowledge and confidence, ensuring that a larger share of the value generated from the country’s natural resources remains within Guyana.
He emphasised that the government’s vision extends beyond oil production, noting that Guyana is actively pursuing strategic investments and partnerships aimed at building a comprehensive energy ecosystem.
According to President Ali, the country is seeking investment to support its ambitious development agenda, technology to improve operational efficiency, and logistics partnerships that will strengthen Guyana’s position within global supply chains.
“Our diplomacy is as dynamic as our economy. From the shores of the Caribbean to the halls of Europe, Guyana is open for strategic business. We are in advanced talks across continents because our resource is world-class, and so too must be our partnerships,” he said.
The President also highlighted Guyana’s expanding diplomatic and economic engagement with countries across the world, describing the nation’s foreign policy as being as dynamic as its rapidly growing economy.
“We need investment for our ambitions, technology for our efficiency, and partnerships in logistics to secure our place in global supply chains. Our goal is a total ecosystem of energy excellence.”
President Ali further underscored the importance of building alliances with countries that share Guyana’s commitment to democratic principles, the rule of law and freedom, describing such relationships as critical to the country’s continued advancement.
“In a complex world, our alliances are based on allies and friends who share the values of democracy, the rule of law, and freedom. Our allies are our armour and accelerator. We are part of a regional system that includes CARICOM and CELAC,” he said adding:
“We believe regionalism is a key to economic expansion and maintaining an ecosystem that supports our long-term goals and development. For example, we believe in a stronger, more integrated and more successful CARICOM.”
The President also highlighted Guyana’s growing relationship with the Dominican Republic, describing it as an example of the benefits that can be achieved through closer regional collaboration.
“The partnership with the Dominican Republic is part of regional co-operation. From energy and food security to tourism and trade, we are not just neighbours; we are natural partners in progress. Together, we can build a Caribbean powerhouse, proving that our region’s strength lies in our unity,” he said.
