Yesterday, President Dr. Irfaan Ali participated in a working luncheon hosted by the executive team of the United States Chambers of Commerce, led by Neil Herrington, the Senior Vice President for the Americas Department.

During the engagement in Washington, DC, investment opportunities, including in Guyana’s health, education, ICT, infrastructure and eco-tourism sectors; Guyana’s global leadership on food, energy, and climate security, especially as it relates to the preservation of forests and expanding the partnership between the chambers and Guyana’s local private sector were discussed.

The US Chamber officials praised President Ali’s development vision for Guyana, and the “unprecedented growth” the country has gone through over the last three years.

Several large American companies including General Electric (GE), Motorola, Chevron, Bechtel and others were also present during the meeting.

President Ali was accompanied by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd and other officials.