Guyana’s new Ambassador to Suriname, Virjanand Depoo presenting his credentials to Suriname’s President Chandrikapersad Santokhi
Committing to further strengthening relations between the two South American neighbours, Suriname on Wednesday accredited Guyana’s new Ambassador, Virjanand Depoo.
On Wednesday, Depoo presented his Letters of Credence to President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who accredited him as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to the Republic of Suriname.
According to the Foreign Affairs Ministry in a statement, Ambassador Depoo has over thirty years of service in the public and private sectors in the fields of education, business, and community service.
During the accreditation ceremony, President Santokhi welcomed Ambassador Depoo to Suriname and reaffirmed Suriname’s commitment to strengthening relations with Guyana.
The ceremony was also attended by Suriname’s First Lady, Mellisa Seenacherry-Santokhi; Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Albert Ramdin; Spouse of Ambassador Depoo, Sandra Depoo, and First Secretary of the Embassy of Guyana in Suriname, Malvie Talbot.
Depoo is replacing Ambassador Keith George, who has been appointed as Guyana’s High Commissioner to Canada. George’s reposting was confirmed to Guyana Times last month by Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud, who had indicated that a successor had already been identified.
George’s diplomatic career spans over 29 years. He has worked in the Technical Cooperation and Political Departments of the Foreign Affairs Ministry. He was once the Director of the Frontier Department.
