His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali has arrived in Brasilia, Brazil for a Summit of South American Leaders being hosted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
While there, President Ali is expected to have bilateral talks with President Lula.
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The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Tuesday May 23, 2023 met a team of experts from the European Union (EU) undertaking an Election Follow-up Mission to Guyana.
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.
Prime Minister, the Honourable Mark Phillips hosted a dinner on Friday evening in honour of the visiting Secretary General of the Organisation of American States Luis Almagro, and his delegation at the Prime Minister's Residence on Main Street.
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.
Guyana ushered in its 57th year of Independence last night in a somber mood as the country reflected on the lives lost during the devastating fire at the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory.
The atmosphere at the Tabatinga Sports Complex in Lethem, Region Nine, for this year's flag-raising ceremony, was not one of celebration, but of healing, unity and love and the memories of the children who perished were honoured through songs and prayers.
During his address to the nation, President Ali said the country's true character has been on display as he reflected on the strength of Guyanese and the outpouring of love and support from all regions for the children and families affected.
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali called Tuesday’s opening of the Guyana Embassy in Qatar, a “momentous occasion” and a direct link to enhancing bilateral relations between the two nations.
The Head of State, who is on an Official Visit to the Middle Eastern country, noted that Guyana and Qatar share a number of similarities, including promoting peace, stability and sustainability.
The embassy opening, he explained, was “significant because it symbolises the physical existence of the bond of friendship, love and commitment between two countries, who share common values to secure the prosperity of humanity and to advance a cause through which we create a better environment for the people of our countries and the people of this world”.
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with His Excellency Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, High Commissioner of India to Guyana.
During the meeting, Minister Todd and High Commissioner Srinivasa discussed the advancement of cooperation initiatives emanating from the visit of the Honourable Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India to Guyana during April 20-24, 2023.
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today met with His Excellency Jorge Francisco Luis, Ambassador of Cuba to Guyana.
During the meeting, Minister Todd and Ambassador Luis discussed collaborative action for the second half of 2023 which includes visits and advancing technical cooperation in the area of agriculture.
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held discussions with Qatari Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani today in Doha.
During the engagement, Guyana’s global leadership in climate change was highlighted and the potential role Qatar can play ensued.
His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali held talks with the Qatar Chamber of Commerce today in Doha.
Discussions focused on investment opportunities in Guyana.
The Chamber was represented by its First Vice Chairman, Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Twar Al-Kuwari, while President Ali was joined by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh.