Guyana sees deeper partnership with the UK in renewable energy, digital technology

The Guyana government has envisioned expanded cooperation with the United Kingdom in areas of renewable energy and digital technology.
This was shared by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall during a reception hosted on Thursday by the British High Commission in Georgetown to commemorate the king’s birthday.
Held at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown on Thursday evening, the celebration honoured the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III and highlighted the enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Guyana.

Guests enjoyed a vibrant evening of cultural exchange, speeches, and hospitality, reflecting the shared values and strong bilateral ties between the two nations.
Addressing the gathering, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall spoke about the partnership between Guyana and the United Kingdom, tracing the evolution of the relationship since Guyana’s independence in 1966.
He noted that the partnership has strengthened over the decades, grounded in shared values, legal cooperation, and mutual respect. Nandlall also emphasised the UK’s continued role in supporting Guyana’s democratic and institutional development.

“No longer defined by colonialism, Guyana and the United Kingdom are now on equal footing, working together through mutual aspirations for growth and transformation. The forward-looking nature of our bilateral relations has created numerous opportunities for cooperation, fostering a multifaceted partnership that has now shaped the robust economic ties between our two countries.”
Nandlall added, “The partnership spans bilateral trade agreements, the UK’s investments in Guyana’s emerging oil sector, healthcare, educational initiatives like the Chevening scholarships, and an ongoing dialogue on climate resilience, sustainable development, agriculture and community-driven initiatives surrounding vulnerable populations.”
The Attorney General also reaffirmed Guyana’s unwavering commitment to continued collaboration with the United Kingdom. He highlighted key areas such as renewable energy and digital technology as sectors with significant potential for deepened cooperation and shared innovation.
“We envision expanded cooperation in domains such as renewable energy, digital technology and climate adaptation. The 21st century requires innovative partnerships, and we believe that Guyana and the United Kingdom can demonstrate mutual benefits that nations with different resources and capabilities can achieve through effective collaboration.”
Also speaking at the event was British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller, who reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to supporting Guyana’s efforts in preserving its rich biodiversity.  She emphasised the importance of protecting the country’s unique flora and fauna as part of broader environmental and climate resilience goals.
“Another area of our partnership has been on climate and environmental sustainability. And that has varied from forest work to oceans. And the UK is very proud of our longstanding relationship on forests. I think over 30 years we’ve been working with the country. And this year, the UK and Guyana co-chair a global initiative, which is the Global Forest Climate Leaders Partnership.”
“And then through this community fund, we’ve also been supporting the Guyana Marine Conservation Society and WWF, and all these are about addressing climate challenges while strengthening livelihoods tied to the blue economy, and our collaboration with these community-rooted partners in Guyana underscores the UK’s enduring commitment to a resilient and sustainable future, built together.”
Guyana and the UK share a strong, cordial relationship, with extensive bilateral ties in areas like trade, investment, tourism, and climate change cooperation. Diplomatic relations were established on May 26, 1966, and have been further strengthened by agreements and ongoing dialogues.