Guyana opens embassy in Qatar

CMC – Guyana has opened a new embassy in Qatar, with Georgetown saying it hopes the move will allow both countries to embark upon a journey to improve their bilateral relations.

“We both promote peace, stability and sustainability… I want to thank all of our friends who are here to celebrate this momentous occasion,” said President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who is on an official visit to the Middle Eastern country.

He thanked the Emir of Qatar, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, for his support to Guyana, adding ‘we are truly grateful and, as a nation, we pray for the continued prosperity and good health for the government, leadership and the people of Qatar”.

Ali expressed his administration’s aim to diversify Guyana’s economy and make it one of the most competitive economies globally.

Prior to the opening of the embassy, the Guyanese president stressed the importance of developing bilateral trade in various sectors, including oil, gas and food security.

President Ali has so far met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Minister of Finance, Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari.

The discussion centred on several areas of mutual cooperation.

Bilateral discussions were also held with Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Engineer Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Qassim Al Abdullah Al Thani, and the Qatar Chamber of Commerce, represented by its First Vice Chairman, Mohamed Bin Ahmed Bin Twar Al-Kuwari.

During an engagement with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Faleh bin Nasser bin Ahmed bin Ali Al Thani, Guyana’s global leadership in climate change was highlighted and the potential role Qatar can play.

In 2020, Qatar and Guyana signed an Air Services Agreement promoting the movement of goods and people of both countries.

Qatar and Guyana established diplomatic relations in 1996.

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