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The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Jorge Francisco Soberón Luis, Ambassador of Cuba to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

During the meeting, Minister Todd and Ambassador Luis discussed several areas of mutual interest at the bilateral and multilateral levels, to Guyana and Cuba.

STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE GUYANA-VENEZUELA BORDER CONTROVERSY

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with grave concern the contents of a Communique emanating from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regarding the announcement made by our sister Member State, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, about its intention to open bids for certain oil blocks in the waters adjacent to Guyana’s coast.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali introduced former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rt Honourable Sir Tony Blair to a number of cabinet ministers at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive this afternoon.

During the meeting, Mr Blair and his team were given a video presentation on the development of Guyana from an infrastructural perspective and on the Government’s plans for economic diversification.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Tony Blair at State House today.

Mr Blair is the first former or sitting British Prime Minister to visit the country.

During his two-day visit, he is scheduled to participate in a sit-down conversation with President Ali which will be moderated by Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin. They will discuss global climate challenges, Guyana’s leading role in environmental protection and the importance of education and scientific research.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted the efforts of Guyana and the Dominican Republic governments to support their respective private sectors and encourage them to capitalize on growing opportunities.

During a private sector meeting in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, on Tuesday afternoon, the Head of State highlighted the opportunities in Guyana, including the country’s agricultural potential, fresh water access and the

imminent reduction in the cost of electricity.

He also spoke of the ease of access to the Northern Brazil market and CARICOM.

He told the private sector representatives to form themselves into consortiums and work towards mutually beneficial investments.

The governments of Guyana and the Dominican Republic signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) that will enhance collaboration and build on available opportunities.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali, who witnessed the signing yesterday, called it historic and said that it is a precursor to solid, long-lasting partnerships.

Several of the Memorandums of Understanding are within the oil and gas industry, including, the establishment of an oil refinery; the establishment of a petrochemical plant and a study for participation in Guyana’s Oil Exploration Block.

The two countries also aim to enhance their agriculture potential, cooperation and will team up to market both their sun and sand and nature base-tourism.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali and a high-level Government of Guyana delegation, held bilateral discussions this afternoon with the Dominican Republic’s President Luis Abinader and members of his cabinet at the National Palace in Santo Domingo.

Discussions focused on several areas of cooperation.

President Ali is on a two-day Official Visit to the Dominican Republic.

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