Indonesia has committed to providing scholarships for Guyanese students in the agriculture sector.
The commitment was made during a meeting on Wednesday between Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia Agus Priono, a statement from the Ministry noted.
The discussion focused on enhancing capacity and strengthening collaborative efforts with Indonesia within the agricultural sector.
According to the Ministry, Mustapha emphasised that the agricultural sector stands to gain significantly from technical assistance, particularly in advancing Guyana’s aquaculture and other crop sectors.
He reiterated Guyana’s position as the leading food-producing nation within CARICOM.
Consequently, the expansion of rice, sugar, corn, coconuts, soya, and other crop cultivation represents a strategic priority for his Ministry.
“Ambassador Priono identified new avenues for development opportunities between Guyana and Indonesia. He indicated that Indonesia intends to provide scholarships for students pursuing agricultural training,” the Ministry stated.
On Tuesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia.
During the ceremony, the President and the Ambassador discussed ways to enhance relations between the two countries.
“The President highlighted opportunities in which Indonesia can support Guyana in healthcare, tourism, and agriculture, while the Ambassador spoke about the importance of greater collaboration and scholarship opportunities for Guyanese students,” a statement from the Office of the President had noted.
Guyana and Indonesia established formal diplomatic relations in August of 1999.
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