General News

“Excellency,

I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic and horrific train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, I extend my sincere condolences to you and the people of India, and especially to all those affected by this devastating incident.

Please convey my sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those injured, wishing them a swift recovery.

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, last evening delivered the keynote address at a reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations in New York ahead of the United Nations Security Council Elections which will be held on Tuesday June 6, 2023. Guyana is seeking election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2024-2025 term. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond, was also in attendance.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, last evening met with Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, in New York ahead of the United Nations Security Council elections fixed for Tuesday June 6, 2023. Both Guyana and Algeria are seeking election for non-permanent seats on the Council for the 2024-2025 term.

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana welcomed His Excellency Mr Luis Abinader and his delegation of high-level Government Officials and members of the private sector to Georgetown, on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

The Presidents engaged in discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed their commitment to pursue greater collaboration, particularly in the areas of energy, agriculture, tourism, trade, ICT, infrastructure and industry.

The Head of State told the Ambassador that the two countries should strengthen their relations and work towards enhancing the lives of their people.

Guyana and the Dominican Republic established bilateral relations in October 1970.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, were also at the ceremony.

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At the invitation of the President of Brazil, the Heads of State of the South American countries met in Brasilia, on May 30, 2023, to exchange views and perspectives on cooperation and the integration of South America.

2. The Presidents reaffirmed the common vision of South America as a region of peace and cooperation, based on dialogue and on the respect for the diversity of our peoples, committed to democracy and human rights, sustainable development and social justice, the upholding of sovereignty and non-interference.

The summit is organised by Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

While there, President Ali is expected to have bilateral talks with President Lula.

The team was headed by Mr. Javier Nart, Chief of Mission and Member of the European Parliament amd comprised Mr. Alexander Matus, Electoral Analyst and Ms. Anne Marlborough, a Legal Expert. The Team was accompanied by Ambassador, René Van Nes, Head of the Office of the European Union in Guyana and other officials.

The aim of the Follow-up Mission to Guyana is to assess the progress of the implementation of the recommendations outlined in the final report which was presented to the Government in 2021.

The Prime Minister was joined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, HE Samuel Hinds; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper and other officials.

The OAS, which consists of all 35 independent states of the Americas, constitutes the main political, juridical, and social governmental forum in the hemisphere.