Guyana’s Ambassador to Belgium presents letters of credence to King Philippe

Guyana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, Sasenarine Singh, has presented to His Majesty King Philippe, King of the Belgians, the letters of credence that formally accredit him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.
Following the presentation of his credentials in an official ceremony held at the Castle of Laeken in Brussels on Thursday, Ambassador Singh was honoured with a private audience with His Majesty King Philippe at His Majesty’s invitation. During that meeting, Singh conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President Dr Irfaan Ali, and expressed his dedication to strengthening the bonds of friendship that exist between the peoples of Guyana and Belgium.
He also emphasised his commitment to enhancing trade and social and political relations between the two nations; congratulated King Philippe on Belgium’s success at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and expressed a desire to deepen cooperation in sports and culture.
Further, Singh affirmed his intention to work closely with the Kingdom of Belgium to promote a shared vision for a prosperous and secure future; and delivered a message from President Ali reaffirming Guyana’s commitment to the green and digital transition, promotion of the rule of law, and promotion of an expanded partnership with Europe.
His Majesty King Philippe reciprocated the warm greetings to President Ali and the people of Guyana; and the discussions with Singh covered a range of bilateral and geopolitical issues of mutual interest, reflecting the strong and cooperative relationship between the two countries.
Newly seconded Guyana Ambassador Sasenarine Singh is the 10th Guyanese ambassador to have been appointed to the Kingdom of Belgium since establishment of diplomatic relations between these two nations in 1971. He brings to his position extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, having worked in various countries.
Before this appointment, Ambassador Singh, a Chartered Accountant and Project Manager by profession, had served as Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation. He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom, a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from the University of Guyana, and several professional certifications.