AGRICULTURE Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday received a courtesy call from the newly appointed non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of Italy to Guyana, Giuditta Giorgio.
During the engagement, the officials discussed areas of mutual interest and opportunities for co-operation to further advance Guyana’s agricultural sector. Minister Mustapha highlighted Guyana’s ongoing transformation agenda in agriculture, with particular emphasis on investments to strengthen agro-processing and expand the use of technology across the sector. He also spoke about the government’s efforts to move Guyana beyond being primarily a producer of raw agricultural commodities to becoming a regional powerhouse in agro-processing and value-added production. The minister also outlined the significant advancements made in both traditional and non-traditional agricultural industries, noting that strategic investments and targeted policies continue to drive diversification, enhance productivity, and create new economic opportunities. The discussions also explored potential areas for collaboration that can support innovation, technology transfer, and the continued development of Guyana’s agricultural landscape. Also present during the meeting were Mr. Emanuele Di Girolamo, Commercial and Cultural Attaché at the Embassy of Italy in Panama, and Mr. Vittorio de Sanctis de Ferrari, President of the Italian–Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MoA photo)
