The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana met with his Chinese counterpart; His Excellency Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China in Chengdu City.

The two Foreign Ministers had fruitful discussions on a number of bilateral issues, including cooperation in the multilateral system based on mutual interest and respect, support in South-South cooperation, advocacy for cause of developing countries, agriculture, housing and capacity building.

Minister Todd emphasized that China remains a strategic partner of Guyana since both countries share common interest and concerns on a wide spectrum of issues and the avenues of cooperation could be explored for the mutual benefits of the countries and citizens.

Minister Todd is accompanying His Excellency President Mohamed Irfaan Ali on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.