The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Anders Bengtcén, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Guyana.

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Mr. Anders Bengtcén, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Guyana.

During the meeting, Minister Todd and the Ambassador discussed areas geared towards advancing the bilateral cooperation agenda between the two countries, including trade and security.

Minister Todd also provided an update on the case before the International Court of Justice on the validity of the 1899 Arbitral Award between Guyana and Venezuela. The Ambassador further expressed the Government of Sweden's support for the multilateral process and international rule of law.

Guyana and Sweden established diplomatic relations in June 1975 and have since maintained cordial ties that are mutually beneficial to both countries.

November 26, 2024