Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, yesterday met virtually with the Heads of Guyana’s Missions abroad and Directors of the Ministry.
A release from the ministry said that Todd briefed the Heads on current developments which they should pay keen attention to in their role to advance Guyana’s interests overseas and enhancing bilateral relations with other countries while bolstering economic cooperation.
The Foreign Minister further discussed the current priorities of the Ministry.
The Heads of Mission also, received a briefing on the International Court of Justice hearing of the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy case from Carl Greenidge, Agent and Advisor to Minister on Borders.
Among those attending were Ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett, Permanent Representative to the United Nations; Ambassador Halim Majeed, Havana; Ambassador Riyad Insanally, Washington; Anyin Choo, Consul General, Toronto; Ambassador David Hales, Brussels; Ambassador Keith George, Paramari-bo; Safraaz Shadood, Charge d’Affaires, Kuwait City; and Ambassador Robert McKenzie, Charge d’Affaires Caracas.
During the meeting, the heads of mission spoke to the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
