The Chinese Embassy in Guyana has launched an online photo exhibition to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The exhibition, which showcases the achievements of cooperation in various fields in the past half-century and prospects for bilateral relations in the future, was launched on Monday by Ambassador Guo Haiyan.
It can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/ChineseEmbassyinGuyana/videos/364531745768907.
During the launch, the Ambassador pointed out that since the establishment of ties between the two countries, bilateral relations have been growing steadily.
According to a statement from the Embassy, political relations between the two countries have been based on equality, mutual respect and support. It added that there have been interactions between the leaders of the two countries at different times alluding to a 2021 phone call between Presidents Irfaan Ali and Xi Jinping where the two heads of state exchanged ideas on issues of common concerns and drew a new blueprint for the development of China-Guyana relations.
“Regarding economic cooperation, both countries have been strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and common development and prosperity. Chinese enterprises actively participate in the fields of infrastructure, energy, mining, processing, etc., and make a contribution to the economic development of Guyana. Regarding …people to people exchanges, the two peoples treat each other as friends with sincerity. China has been all along supporting Guyana in its efforts to advance social development through scholarships, medical teams, capacity building and other means. Exchanges in the fields of culture, education, and sports between the two countries have been carried out continuously, promoting China-Guyana people-to-people bonds,” the Embassy said.
Guo said that China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Guyana on the people centred development, green and sustainable development as well as promote the coordination between China’s 14th 5-year plan and the Vision for 2035 and Dual-Carbon Goal. Additionally, the Embassy pledged support for Guyana’s “One Guyana” initiative, LCDS 2030 and sharing development experiences, and helping each other to achieve development goals.
“China is willing to make full use of the Belt and Road, China-Caribbean Development Center, China-CELAC Forum and other multilateral and bilateral cooperation platforms to push China-Guyana cooperation to a higher level,” the Embassy said.
Guo also briefly introduced the Global Development Report released by China on the same day and welcomed Guyana to join the Global Development Initiative. After the briefing, the Ambassador launched the Online Photo Exhibition on the 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Guyana.
