The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation received a courtesy call from His Excellency Odd Magne Ruud, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Guyana.

During the engagement, Minister Todd and the Ambassador addressed continued efforts to strengthen relations between Guyana and Norway at the bilateral and multilateral levels, particularly in the area of environment and climate change and sustainable development.

Minister Todd also provided an update on the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela, and reaffirmed the Government of Guyana's commitment to the protection of sovereignty and territorial integrity, the rule of international law, democracy and good governance.

Over the last four decades, Guyana and Norway have enjoyed friendly relations based on shared interests and respect which has resulted in a mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

February 7, 2024