US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Guyana just after 17:00h on Thursday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA). 
His visit will focus on the United States’ commitment to defend democracy and combat COVID-19, while revitalising economies in the pandemic’s wake, and strengthen security against regional threats.
Pompeo first travel to Suriname today, before coming to Guyana. In Suriname, Pompeo meet with officials of the Dutch-speaking nation as part of a tour among countries in the western hemisphere.
Meanwhile, during his visit here, he will meet with President Dr Irfaan Ali and other officials including the Secretary General of the Caribbean Community Irwin LaRocque.
Pompeo is also expected to sign a number of agreements with the Guyanese Head-of-State, including a maritime patrol pact to fight off narcotics trade.
From Guyana, his next stop will be Brazil, then Colombia, and then return to Plano, Texas, USA.
