Japan, Guyana pledge to deepen political, commercial ties
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud on Thursday met with Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, His Excellency Hosaka Yasushi, who was in Guyana on a one-day visit.
Officials from both sides during the meeting on Thursday
The Japanese envoy was accompanied by the Non-Resident Ambassador of Japan to Guyana, His Excellency Matsubara Yutaka, and representatives of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Japan.
During the meeting, Foreign Secretary Persaud expressed Guyana’s appreciation for the support offered by the Government of Japan through economic and technical cooperation projects at the bilateral level; alluded to the growing presence of Japanese investors, particularly in the oil and gas sector; and affirmed Government’s commitment to creating a safe environment to attract foreign investors.
He also acknowledged the close working relationship between Guyana and Japan, as elected members of the United Nations Security Council.
Vice-Minister Hosaka underscored the importance Japan attaches to its traditional friendship with Guyana, which he described as based on the core principles of freedom, the rule of law, democracy, international law, and human rights.
He signalled the Japanese Government’s interest in the economic development of Guyana, and assured of Japan’s readiness to explore further areas of cooperation that would seek to enhance closer collaboration.
Guyana and Japan established diplomatic relations on 11 June 1969, and Guyana has since benefitted from the receipt of several technical projects from the Government of Japan in the areas of training and capacity building, water sanitation, and disaster risk management.
The World Expo 2025, in which Guyana is expected to participate, will be held in Osaka, Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025.
