—Endorses Dhaka-Glasgow declaration at global climate conference Glasgow, Scotland—(November 5, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali endorsed the Dhaka- Glasgow Declaration this week at a high-level side event at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) 26. The Guyanese President stated that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Low-lying Coastal Countries, like Guyana, lack support …
Read DetailsGlasgow, Scotland—(November 3, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali opined that the development of any national, regional or international climate plan must be comprehensive and inclusive. The Head of State made the comment during his remarks at a high-level discussion to the Climate Vulnerable Forum— a voluntary, non-treaty intergovernmental organisation for vulnerable developing countries. The side …
Read DetailsGlasgow, Scotland—(November 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali held bilateral discussions with the United Kingdom’s Minister for Europe and the Americas (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), the Honourable Wendy Morton, at the Scottish Event Campus, where he outlined Guyana’s climate change plans and concerns. The Guyanese Head of State, who is in Glasgow, Scotland for …
Read Details–Tells COP26 World Leaders’ Summit fate of civilisation in their hands Glasgow, Scotland (November 2, 2021) His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali called on leaders of the world to ensure that the coming decade will be a decade of decisive actions that will tackle the current climate crisis and change the world’s present trajectory. President Ali …
Read DetailsSays 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 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 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 …
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