His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali attended the Protocolary Meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organisation of American States (OAS) that was convened to receive him at its headquarters in Washington, DC this morning.

The President's address to the OAS unequivocally emphasized the imperative of democracy, the rule of law, and Guyana's unparalleled global leadership in critical areas such as climate, energy, and food security.

Brief discussions were also held with the Secretary General of the OAS, Luis Almagro and an executive team.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd; Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond; Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud; National Security Advisor, Captain Gerry Gouveia; and Guyana’s Ambassador to the USA, Samuel Hinds were part of the meeting.