A high-level South Korean-US business team is on a visit here and President Irfaan Ali has told them that his government is seeking partnerships that will make Guyana globally competitive for 2030 and beyond.
A statement from the Office of the President said that the team is led by Chief Executive Officer and President of Global Trade and Finance Inc, K.J. Lee and includes 35 companies, including 14 Korean and 21 from the US.
Among them are Hyundai Engineering Ltd, Korea National Oil Corporation, a South Korean indoor farming company (Farm Café), PRW USA International Inc (manufacturers of air conditioning units, Samsung energy) and ABC United Finance Corp.
The delegation is exploring investment opportunities in both the public and private sectors in several areas including smart agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure and energy.
A meeting was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre and the President urged the local private sector representatives to make good use of the opportunities highlighted through “bold thinking” presentations and to forge necessary partnerships.