Category: Speeches
President Ali’s address on the occasion of Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary
Fifty-two years ago, our journey as a Republic began. Along the way, there have been many successes, challenges and threats. Notwithstanding this – and importantly, as a people, we were resilient, focused and resolute – in our desire for a democrati [...]
President Ali’s address to the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2022
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— [...]
President Irfaan Ali’s New Year’s Address to the Nation
My 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 [...]
President Ali’s Christmas 2021 message to the nation
The 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 stre [...]
President Ali’s address at the Summit for Democracy hosted by President Joseph R. Biden
I 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 weake [...]
President Ali’s message on the occasion of International Day for Persons with Disabilities 2021
The 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 [...]
President Irfaan Ali’s statement at COP 26
Statement 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, [...]
President Ali’s statement at the launch of the National Consultation on LCDS 2030
My 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 [...]
President Ali’s statement at the High-level Thematic Debate: “Delivering Climate Action: for People, Planet & Prosperity
I 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 C [...]
President Ali’s message on World Food Day 2021
Today, 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 unde [...]