Says that country will make “realistic and achievable” targets at environment conference Georgetown, Guyana—(October 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana’s participation at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) will re-establish the country as a leading example for net carbon sink. He also said that at the Conference …
Read Details– Accepts letters of credence from new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Georgetown, Guyana—(October 29, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today accepted the letters of credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, and said that his Government is looking to build on the existing relationship between the two countries. “Guyana looks forward …
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 DetailsAbu Dhabi, UAE—(October 21, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, today met His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, to advance closer relations between the two countries and to discuss key areas of technical cooperation. Among the areas discussed …
Read DetailsAbu Dhabi Ports CEO says committed to investment in Guyana Abu Dhabi, UAE—(October 20, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that Guyana wants to build a strong partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports to create a new logistics hub for the United Arab Emirates that will connect business opportunities in South America, Central America, the …
Read DetailsAbu Dhabi, UAE—(October 20, 2021) Following a successful meeting today between the Guyanese private sector and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, its President and CEO Mr Hamad Buamim, indicated that the Chamber is ready to facilitate a Guyana Trade Office in Dubai. He said that the office will promote and expedite continuous investment and trade …
Read DetailsReminds that investment opportunities must include local private sector, local content Dubai, UAE—(October 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today said that Guyana has received “very aggressive interests” from investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but was clear that these investments must include the local private sector, supported by strong local content policies …
Read DetailsSays country has an open economy with investor-friendly policies Dubai, UAE—(October 19, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali today told investors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that Guyana is ready to take its transformative steps into the future and that it is an open economy with investor-friendly policies. The Head of State who delivered the …
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. …
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