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His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali is participating in the 35th Intersessional meeting of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Head of State is joined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Hugh Todd.

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, attended a Diplomatic Luncheon as the chief guest on September 2, 2023.

The luncheon was hosted by Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, Ambassador of China to Guyana, and it was in honor of the Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Guyana. During the Luncheon Minister Todd also participated in a friendly game of table tennis with the Diplomatic Community.

The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation earlier today received a courtesy call from His Excellency Jorge Francisco Soberón Luis, Ambassador of Cuba to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.

During the meeting, Minister Todd and Ambassador Luis discussed several areas of mutual interest at the bilateral and multilateral levels, to Guyana and Cuba.

STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE GUYANA-VENEZUELA BORDER CONTROVERSY

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with grave concern the contents of a Communique emanating from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela regarding the announcement made by our sister Member State, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, about its intention to open bids for certain oil blocks in the waters adjacent to Guyana’s coast.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali introduced former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rt Honourable Sir Tony Blair to a number of cabinet ministers at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive this afternoon.

During the meeting, Mr Blair and his team were given a video presentation on the development of Guyana from an infrastructural perspective and on the Government’s plans for economic diversification.

His Excellency President Dr Irfaan Ali met with the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Tony Blair at State House today.

Mr Blair is the first former or sitting British Prime Minister to visit the country.

During his two-day visit, he is scheduled to participate in a sit-down conversation with President Ali which will be moderated by Vice Chancellor of the University of Guyana, Professor Paloma Mohamed-Martin. They will discuss global climate challenges, Guyana’s leading role in environmental protection and the importance of education and scientific research.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali highlighted the efforts of Guyana and the Dominican Republic governments to support their respective private sectors and encourage them to capitalize on growing opportunities.

During a private sector meeting in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, on Tuesday afternoon, the Head of State highlighted the opportunities in Guyana, including the country’s agricultural potential, fresh water access and the

imminent reduction in the cost of electricity.

He also spoke of the ease of access to the Northern Brazil market and CARICOM.

He told the private sector representatives to form themselves into consortiums and work towards mutually beneficial investments.

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