Chinese Spring Festival Celebrations: Guyana, China to deepen collaboration in 2025 – Pres Ali

– Charge d’Affaires says 2025 full of opportunities, development

As the Year of the Snake dawned for the Chinese populace, they welcomed it in style at their annual reception, which saw scores of persons gathered at the Chinese Embassy, with President Dr Irfaan Ali calling for the deepening of collaboration between China and Guyana during the celebrations.
In a broadcasted video message, the Head of State, Dr Irfaan Ali, revealed that China’s remarkable achievements over the years, continue to inspire the global community, and Guyana looks forward to strengthening its ties with China.
“As we embark on this new year, we look forward to deepening the bonds of friendship and collaboration between our two nations. The partnership between Guyana and China continues to yield mutual benefits, spanning critical areas such as infrastructure, education, health, technology, trade, and cultural exchanges,” Dr Ali said.

According to President Ali, as Guyana reflects on these achievements, it must also recognise the immense potential for further cooperation.
“Together, we can tackle shared challenges, seize emerging opportunities, and contribute to the collective advancement of humanity.”
President Ali acknowledged the significance of the Year of the Snake and how it can inspire people.
“Let us commit to expanding our collaboration in 2025, guided by the positive traits of the snake: foresight, perseverance, and a harmonious spirit. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Snake—a symbol of wisdom, resilience, and transformation.”
Dr Ali added that the snake’s graceful movements, and its ability to shed its skin, remind us of the importance of renewal and adaptability, qualities that are vital in navigating the ever-changing global economic landscape.
“The Year of the Snake also encourages us to harness intelligence and insight to foster economic growth, strengthen social bonds, and achieve sustainable development for our peoples.”

The Chinese presence in Guyana can be traced back more than 170 years when Chinese nationals came to work in the colony of British Guiana.
The Chinese community has long made an indelible contribution to Guyana’s development, and new waves of Chinese immigrants continue this tradition.
Meanwhile, Chinese diplomat, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown, Huang Rui expressed optimism about the year ahead, describing 2025 as a year filled with opportunities and development for both nations.
“For China and Guyana, the biggest and fastest-growing developing nations respectively, 2025 is a year full of opportunities, development, and hope. China will deepen reform and expand opening-up with greater courage and resolution to inject fresh impetus to high-quality development and wrap up the 14th Five-Year Plan. China will stick to the independent foreign policy of peace, foster a favourable external environment for Chinese modernisation, and provide more certainties to the uncertain world.”
He also expressed confidence that the relationship between the two countries will continue to grow, saying, “In 2024, the bilateral ties between China and Guyana were even closer, more stable, and fruitful. We supported each other politically, cooperated closely economically, and enriched each other culturally. We shared opportunities, faced challenges, discussed cooperation, and promoted development. China and Guyana have become good friends trusted and relied on each other. Friendship. You are witnesses, participators, and contributors to bilateral ties.”