President Dr Irfaan Ali on Monday received the Letters of Credence from the Kingdom of Sweden’s non-resident Ambassador to Guyana, Maria Velasco during a ceremony at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive.
After the accreditation, President Ali and Ambassador Velasco held discussions on strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The President said that, given rapid global changes, Guyana and Sweden should reassess and realign their engagement to advance a strategic partnership. He identified areas for expanded bilateral cooperation, including climate change mitigation, food security, and energy security. President Ali also outlined his Government’s focus on improving the livelihoods of citizens through human resource development.
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Todd and the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Sharon Roopchand Edwards, attended the ceremony.
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