THE Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil has formally conveyed a message of congratulations from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva to President Dr. Irfaan Ali on his reelection as Head of State of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.

In a diplomatic note issued on Friday, the Embassy enclosed a digitised copy of President Lula’s letter to President Ali.
It said the original letter will be delivered to Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation once received.
In an official letter transmitted through the Embassy of Brazil in Georgetown, President ‘Lula’ wrote: “Mr. President, my dear friend, in my own name and on behalf of the Brazilian people, I wish to extend my sincere and warm congratulations to Your Excellency on your reelection as President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.”

He praised the conduct of Guyana’s recent general and regional elections, noting that “the broad and peaceful participation of the Guyanese people in the elections reflects the maturity and strength of your country’s institutions, as well as the consolidation of a plural and democratic society, with growing international relevance and promising economic prospects”.
President ‘Lula’ reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to advancing ties with Guyana, emphasising:

“I would like to reaffirm Brazil’s determination to broaden and deepen its partnership with Guyana. Please rest assured, Mr. President, of my readiness to work with Your Excellency to strengthen initiatives of common interest for the benefit of our nations and our region.”

“The friendship between our countries is vital to preserving Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace and to promoting the sustainable development of the Amazon in an autonomous and sovereign manner,” he added, underscoring the strategic importance of bilateral relations.
President Lula concluded his letter by extending his personal best wishes to Dr. Ali:

“In conveying my fraternal greetings to Your Excellency, I extend my best wishes for success in the fulfillment of your duties and for a prosperous and harmonious future for the people of Guyana,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Embassy said it “avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation the assurances of its highest consideration”, reflecting the importance Brazil attaches to its partnership with Guyana.

Brazil and Guyana have long-standing cooperation agreements in areas such as trade, energy, infrastructure, and security.
The two countries established diplomatic relations on August 26, 1968. President Ali’s reelection has already drawn congratulatory messages from several regional and international leaders.