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Canada praised for supporting democracy in Guyana

Canada praised for supporting democracy in Guyana

President, Dr Irfaan Ali, used the opportunity to express profound gratitude to the Canadian Government and Canadian High Commissioner, Lilian Chatterjee for their unwavering support for democracy in Guyana when the diplomat paid a courtesy call on him on Monday.

“We are aware that your country contributed significantly in terms of resources and personnel in achieving what we achieved. I want to thank you, high commissioner, for your personal commitment to democracy. We owe you and the rest of the world, not only a debt of gratitude but, we will ensure that we do not let our partners down, in any way, shape or form. The people of your country need to know 40 years from now, 50 years from now where you stood and the role you played,” the President said.

Their discussions centred on strengthening relations in several key areas across all sectors in Guyana. Among them are oil and gas, agriculture, training and capacity building and investment opportunities.

The Canadian high commissioner acknowledged the benefits of the collaboration between the two countries over the years and assured of a strengthened partnership moving forward.

Canada-Guyana business relations encompass a plethora of trade initiatives which include, but are not limited to, agriculture, oil and gas, mining, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

The two countries also share extensive people-to-people ties: the Guyanese diaspora in Canada, in 2018, was estimated to be around 200,000. Guyana also benefits from bilateral funding through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives; and Canada’s Caribbean Regional Development programme, which also supports Caribbean collaboration and integration efforts.

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