In this room today, we are not here to see who is the best, we are here to forge partnerships, to build a team, and that is the reason we have this conference not to separate ourselves, but to realise our responsibility to bring our people together—to bring humanity together.His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, …
Read DetailsMy People of our One Guyana I speak to you now to wish you all, sincerely, a Happy New Year. I know it is easy to wish you well. Even though it might be much harder to create the conditions that will truly make the New Year a happy one for all, as your President, …
Read DetailsThe holidays remain curtailed as Guyana, like the rest of the world, continues the relentless battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. It is with great sadness that we reflect on all the lives we have lost in the pandemic. However, we must take strength and be hopeful in the countess human sacrifices and the sense of …
Read DetailsI extend great appreciation to President Biden for hosting this important flagship event on Democracy. Democracy cannot be maintained nationally unless it is sustained internationally. The global chain of freedom is only as strong as its weakest link. Democratic enhancement and renewal, therefore, require global effort; one that takes full account of the multidimensional aspects …
Read DetailsThe United Nations has proclaimed December 3rd each year as International Day for Persons with Disabilities. This year, 2021, finds the disabled still reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As is known, persons who require home care and other forms of special care were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. As such, greater attention …
Read DetailsStatement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, to the 26th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Glasgow, Scotland. November 2, 2021 Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen The fate of civilization resides in the decisions we make here in Glasgow. …
Read DetailsMy Fellow Guyanese Good Afternoon Today, I am pleased to launch a four-month consultation on Guyana’s new Low Carbon Development Strategy. As you are aware, we have committed to launching a national consultation on this national development strategy. As I speak to you today, the strategy is already uploaded and ready for the population and …
Read DetailsI applaud the President of the United Nations General Assembly for convening this High-level Thematic Debate on delivering climate action for people, planet and prosperity. It is a welcome curtain-raiser as we approach the 26th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Climate change continues to be one of humanity’s foremostexistential …
Read DetailsToday, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana is pleased to join with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the rest of the international community in observing World Food Day. World Food Day 2021 is being observed under the theme: Our actions are our future – Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. …
Read DetailsYour Excellencies Heads of Delegations Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen I am exceedingly pleased to have been afforded the opportunity to deliver the keynote address at today’s launch of The Inaugural Caribbean AgTech Investment Summit 2021 (CATIS 2021). This platform is extremely useful for highlighting the Region’s efforts in promoting the transformation of food production and …
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