STRENGTHENING the longstanding relationship between Guyana and China was the focus of discussions on Tuesday at the Public Buildings, Brickdam, Georgetown, where the Speaker of the National Assembly met with a high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China.
The delegation was led by Mr. Bater, Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), and accompanied by Ms. Yang Yang, Chinese Ambassador to Guyana.
According to the Speaker, the talks explored avenues for greater cooperation and opportunities to deepen collaboration.
Both sides also discussed how the two countries can build on their shared commitment to friendship, mutual respect and stronger bilateral relations.
The visiting group included several senior representatives of the CPPCC National Committee and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among those in attendance were Mr. Zhang Yijiong, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee and Chairperson of its Committee on Ethnic and Religious Affairs; Mr. Luo Zhaohui, Member of the CPPCC Committee on Foreign Affairs and former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Wang Dongjin, Member of the CPPCC Committee on Population, Resources and Environment; and Ms. Zhang Qingying, Member of the CPPCC Committee on Liaison with Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese.
Also joining the delegation were Mr. Peng Douyi, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee’s General Office; Ms. Li Yun, Minister-Counsellor, Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ms. Yin Dan, Director of the Division of International Organizations, Foreign Affairs Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee’s General Office; Mr. Wang Hao, Director of the General Division, Personnel Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee’s General Office; and Mr. Gu Hongwei, Level I Division Rank Official, Foreign Affairs Bureau of the CPPCC National Committee’s General Office.
Other members of the delegation included Mr. Sheng Yitao, Deputy Director of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Yu Darui, Secretary to Vice-Chairman Bater; Mr. Ye Congcheng, English Interpreter, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Mr. Zhou Zhilai, a member of Vice-Chairman Bater’s security detail.
Following the meeting, the Speaker extended sincere appreciation to Vice-Chairman Bater, Ambassador Yang Yang and the entire delegation for their visit and the constructive discussions. “Guyana and China have enjoyed decades of friendship and cooperation,” the Speaker said, adding that he looks forward to seeing the relationship continue to grow “through meaningful dialogue, mutual understanding, and closer collaboration for the benefit of both nations.”