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Guyana and Qatar sign MOU for Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Political Consultations on Issues of Mutual Interest between the Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the Government of the State of Qatar.

Statement by Japan and Switzerland, ICC Co-Focal Points on the UNSC Stakeout to the Press: The situation in Darfur (ICC referral pursuant to resolution 1593)

Statement by Japan and Switzerland, ICC Co-Focal Points on the UNSC Stakeout to the Press: The situation in Darfur (ICC referral pursuant to resolution 1593):

We make this statement on behalf of the following members of the Security Council, as well as incoming members, that are State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC): Denmark, Ecuador, France, Greece, Guyana, Malta, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, and our own countries, Japan and Switzerland.

Women Peace and Security Shared Commitment Holders, Press Stake-In on the Situation in the Great Lakes

We, the Security Council signatories of the Shared Commitments on Women and Peace and Security (WPS) – Ecuador, France, Guyana, Japan, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and my own country, Malta – reaffirm our commitment to fully and meaningfully integrate the WPS agenda into all aspects of our work, and to amplify and support the crucial work of women peacebuilders and human rights defenders.

CARICOM Ministerial Caucus Preparatory to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC 13)

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, chaired the CARICOM Ministerial Caucus Preparatory to the WTO Thirteenth Ministerial Conference (MC 13). The Ministerial Caucus was convened by the CARICOM Secretariat and chaired by Guyana in its capacity as CARICOM lead country and Coordinator on WTO matters.

Guyana's Ambassador to Venezuela, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, officially began his diplomatic duties on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. He presented his credentials to Venezuela's Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil, in a formal ceremony.

Minister Gil and Ambassador Van West-Charles engaged in cordial discussions. Ambassador Van West-Charles affirmed the imperative of peace and cooperation as guiding principles for the relations between Guyana and Venezuela.

In this regard, he committed to working during his tenure to pursue Guyana’s interests in exploring the potential for collaboration in areas that would provide an opportunity for the neighbouring countries to develop a programme of cooperation for the mutual benefit of both peoples.

Women, Peace and Security Shared Commitments Joint Press Stakeout Statement delivered by Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the United Nations

1. We, the Security Council signatories of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace, and Security—Ecuador, France, Japan, Malta, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and my own country Guyana —reaffirm our strong commitment to advancing the rights and interests of women and girls in Afghanistan.

2. Today, the Security Council will receive updates on the Secretary General’s meeting in Doha, including on planned consultations towards the appointment of a Special Envoy.

Women, Peace and Security Shared Commitments Press Stakeout on the situation of women and girls in Sudan

The situation of women and girls in Sudan

1. We, the eleven Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace, and Security — Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and my own country France — have come together to express our deepest concerns regarding the situation of women and girls in Sudan.

2. We would like to emphasize four key aspects.

Former 'incoming five' members of the Security Council host reception to mark commencement of Security Council membership

Today, Algeria, Guyana, South Korea, Sierra Leone and Slovenia, formerly 'the incoming five' members of the Security Council, hosted a reception for delegates of UN Member States.

Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN delivered remarks on behalf of her colleagues and thanked the delegates for their support. The five elected members pledged to strengthen the role of the Elected 10 (E10) and to work collaboratively with the E10, permanent members and the wider UN in carrying out their mandate.

Women, Peace and Security Shared Commitments Press Stakeout - UNSC briefing on the situation in Colombia

1. We, the eleven Security Council signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the principles of Women, Peace, and Security — Ecuador, Guyana, Japan, Malta, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and my own country France — have come together to express our full support for peace in Colombia and for the role women play in it.

2. We would like to emphasize four key aspects.

Joint Stake In - Climate Peace and Security West Africa and the Sahel Region / UNOWAS

Today, Guyana, France, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, The Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, the other Security Council Members who have endorsed the Joint Pledges related to Climate, Peace and Security, delivered a joint statement during a press stake-in on climate and security in West Africa and the Sahel Region.

The Full Statement is reflected below: