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His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali accepted the Letters of Credence from the Non-resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ecuador to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, HE Carlos Alberto Velastegui.

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The Head of State briefed the Ambassador on Guyana’s development pathway and it's leadership drive in climate, environmental services, energy and food security.

President Ali also pointed to the need for further collaboration between the two countries, including in the areas of tourism and education.

In his remarks, the newly accredited Ambassador extended gratitude for the warm welcome extended to him and assured that "Ecuador is ready to work jointly" with Guyana.

President Dr Irfaan Ali recently met with the Ambassador of Russia to Guyana, Alexander Kurmaz and the Ambassador of Cuba to Guyana, Jorge F. Soberon Luis at State House.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd; Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony; Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond; Minister of Public Service, Sonia Parag; Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr and Director of Presidential Affairs, Mrs Marcia Nadir-Sharma were also part of the meeting.

His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali hosted a dinner meeting with the United States Ambassador to Guyana, HE Sarah-Ann Lynch and her team at State House on Thursday evening.

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d), the Honourable Mark Phillips; Vice President, the Honourable Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo; Minister of Governance and Parliamentary Affairs, the Honourable Gail Teixeira; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond and Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud were also at the dinner.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali hosted a dinner meeting for the Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, HE Guo Haiyan and her team at State House last evening.

Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret'd) the Honourable Mark Phillips; Vice President, the Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Oniedge Walrond; Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, the Honourable Susan Rodrigues; and Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud were also at the dinner meeting.

Guyana became the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in 1972.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs, the Honourable Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his team at State House tonight.

During brief remarks, the President called Guyana's relationship with India "strong and respectful" and one in which both countries share similar values.

He said the time is right to enhance cooperation at the government-to-government level and with the private sectors of both countries.

A number of cabinet ministers, government officials, members of the diplomatic community and private sector representatives were also at the dinner.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Guyana and his counterpart Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India today co-chaired the 5th Meeting of the Guyana/India Joint Commission

The Joint Commission Meeting included participants of various Ministries and agencies from Guyana and India who came together to discuss matters of economic and technical cooperation to further advance collaboration in priority areas identified particularly agriculture, health, infrastructure, energy, technology and innovation and human resources.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guyana and Minister of External Affairs of India witnessed the signing of an Air Service Agreement between India and Guyana

The Air Services Agreement was signed by the Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works and His Excellency Dr. K.J Srinivasa, High Commissioner of India to Guyana.

The Agreement provides a legal framework that opens market access for airlines of both Guyana and India to operate and enhance competitive air transport services, trade, and economic growth between the countries.

His Excellency President Dr. Irfaan Ali and a high-level Government team met with India’s Minister of External Affairs, the Honourable Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his delegation this morning at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive.

During the engagement, the President told the Minister that Guyana looks forward to a long, sustained and strong relationship with India.

The visiting team also included the High Commissioner of India to Guyana, HE Dr. KJ Srinivasa and several high-ranked Indian Government officials.

Official Visit of H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

TODAY THE CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CABO VERDE ESTABLISHED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE SIGNING OF A JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ AT THE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK.