Outgoing Cuban Ambassador lauds open-door policy

– during farewell courtesy call on President, State Minister

Outgoing Cuban Ambassador to Guyana, Mr Julio Cesar Gonzalez Marchante, has lauded the Guyana Government’s open-door policy during a farewell courtesy call he paid on President David Granger at State House on Wednesday.
The Ambassador also paid a courtesy call on Minister of State, Mr. Joseph Harmon, at the Ministry of the Presidency, during which he thanked him for the co-operation that he received from the current administration during his tenure.
Ambassador Marchante’s tour of duty has ended, and he is scheduled to depart Guyana on December 13.
During their discussions, President Granger told the ambassador that Guyana’s medical system would not be what it is without the support of the Cuban Government over the years. “You can be proud of your tenure; it has been a very successful one,” the President told the ambassador.
Similar sentiments were expressed by the Minister of State, who also noted that, over the years, Guyana has benefited tremendously from support from Cuba in the education and sports fields. He also said he is confident that the ambassador’s hard work has helped to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
“I believe that your advocacy for Cuba and the manner in which you went about your country’s business during your tenure is commendable,” Minister Harmon told the ambassador.
According to a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency, the minister also expressed confidence that the relationship between Cuba and Guyana would continue when the new envoy has been installed.
Guyana and Cuba established diplomatic relations on December 8, 1972; and over the years, scholarships given by Cuba have increased the number of persons trained in different areas, including in health, engineering, agriculture, sports and culture.
Ambassador Marchante was accredited in June 2014, replacing Ambassador Raul Gortázar Marrero. His successor is scheduled to arrive in Guyana on December 6.