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President Dr. Irfaan Ali's letter to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the tragic and horrific train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha

“Excellency,

I am deeply saddened to learn about the tragic and horrific train crash that occurred in the State of Odisha.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, I extend my sincere condolences to you and the people of India, and especially to all those affected by this devastating incident.

Please convey my sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those injured, wishing them a swift recovery.

Minister Todd delivers keynote address at reception for Guyana's UN Security Council Bid in New York

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, last evening delivered the keynote address at a reception hosted by the Permanent Mission of Guyana to the United Nations in New York ahead of the United Nations Security Council Elections which will be held on Tuesday June 6, 2023. Guyana is seeking election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2024-2025 term. Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond, was also in attendance.

Minister Todd meets with Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, last evening met with Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, in New York ahead of the United Nations Security Council elections fixed for Tuesday June 6, 2023. Both Guyana and Algeria are seeking election for non-permanent seats on the Council for the 2024-2025 term.

Joint Statement by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and His Excellency Mr Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic

His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana welcomed His Excellency Mr Luis Abinader and his delegation of high-level Government Officials and members of the private sector to Georgetown, on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

The Presidents engaged in discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries and expressed their commitment to pursue greater collaboration, particularly in the areas of energy, agriculture, tourism, trade, ICT, infrastructure and industry.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali accepted the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Guyana, HE Ernesto Torres Pereyra at State House this afternoon.

The Head of State told the Ambassador that the two countries should strengthen their relations and work towards enhancing the lives of their people.

Guyana and the Dominican Republic established bilateral relations in October 1970.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, were also at the ceremony.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬

At the invitation of the President of Brazil, the Heads of State of the South American countries met in Brasilia, on May 30, 2023, to exchange views and perspectives on cooperation and the integration of South America.

2. The Presidents reaffirmed the common vision of South America as a region of peace and cooperation, based on dialogue and on the respect for the diversity of our peoples, committed to democracy and human rights, sustainable development and social justice, the upholding of sovereignty and non-interference.

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.