The Government of Guyana will be looking forward to Canada’s support against the territorial claims by Venezuela even as it seeks to boost its ties and bilateral agreements with the country through new Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Pierre Giroux.
This was communicated to the diplomat by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge, at a reception hosted by the Canadian High Commissioner at his residence, Tuesday evening, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said today.
In welcoming the High Commissioner to Guyana, Greenidge said that Guyana has always had a long history of friendship and collaboration with Canada, both at the governmental level and through people-to-people contact.
He pointed out that some of the country’s largest investors, particularly in the mining industry, are Canadians, while a number of projects and programmes for community and national development, were made possible through this partnership, the release said.
“We wish to applaud you for the relationship we have shared. We hope to build on the areas of success that have characterised our relationship. This new administration will seek to improve Guyana’s international standing. It is important that the country continues on an upward trajectory.
We are committed to working with partners in the region to enhance security, democracy, as well as prosperity,” the Foreign Affairs Minister added.
High Commissioner Giroux noted that with the recent discovery of oil, Guyana is “on the verge of changes that are most profound and Canada would like to ensure that a firm partnership is established so as to maximize the country’s potential.”
“We want to build and move forward. The Canadian High Commission will work tirelessly to build and foster this relationship between Guyana and Canada,” Giroux added.
