Guyana participates in 23rd Edition of Doha Forum

– as international discussions, investments highlight sidelines

Over the weekend, the Government of Guyana participated in the 23rd edition of the Doha Forum, where Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Peter Ramsaroop used the opportunity to engage global leaders on a number of development initiatives. The event was hosted by the Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, from 6 to 7 December in the Qatari capital, Doha. Ramsaroop attended the forum on behalf of the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency (H.E.) Dr Irfaan Ali, following an invitation extended by His Highness.
This year’s Forum, convened under the theme “Justice in Action: From Promises to Progress,” focuses on advancing meaningful pathways toward social, economic and political justice at a time marked by rising inequalities and global uncertainty.
On the sidelines of the Doha Forum, Ramsaroop used the occasion to meet with the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Panama, Carlos Hoyos, to discuss Guyana as a Hub for South America and the Caribbean, particularly in relation to the Deep Port project and the potential applicability of Panama’s Special Multinational-Headquarters Regime (SEM) Law. He also met with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, Marcel de Vink, to further discuss the outcomes of the recent European visit by a Guyanese delegation.

“Guyana’s presence at the Forum underscores our nation’s ongoing commitment to diplomacy, dialogue and strengthened international cooperation, as the global community seeks practical solutions and strategic partnerships to drive sustainable development and equitable progress,” a brief statement from the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest) detailed. Along with Safraaz Ahnad Shahood, Guyana’s Ambassador to Qatar, Ramsaroop also met with executives of National Fire Fighting Manufacturing FZCO (NAFFCO) at the Guyana Embassy in Qatar where discussions focused on potential investments in fire equipment manufacturing in Guyana, to serve local and wider Caribbean and South American markets. NAFFCO is a leading Dubai based global manufacturer and supplier of comprehensive life safety, firefighting, and security solutions. In addition, the CIO was invited by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Clinton Global Initiative, to discuss Guyana’s sustainability and climate security projects, which highlighted the country’s commitment to environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation. According to GO-Invest on Sunday, he engaged with international leaders and experts on critical global issues and multilateral cooperation. The day’s programme featured former United States (US) Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Jr, who also contributed to wide ranging discussions on diplomacy, development and international collaboration.
The Doha Forum continues to serve as a premier global platform for dialogue, bringing together Heads of State, Ministers, Ambassadors, policymakers and international partners to address key global challenges.