Guyana and India are expected to improve their ties with each other’s business community, as the two countries have set up an India/Guyana Chamber of Commerce (IGCC).
The chamber was set up by the governments of Guyana and India on the heels of a visit here by Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
The IGCC’s aim is to build relationships in the private sector, while also focussing on cultural ties between India and Guyana.
Talks were triggered during a high-level visit by President Irfaan Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo to India earlier this year.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the mission of the IGCC is to positively envision to build partnerships through culture and commerce serving Indian and Guyanese businesses through advocacy, culture, economic development, connectivity, business and education
Heading the chamber will be businessman and former cricketer, Ramnaresh Sarwan. Sarwan will be supported by two businessmen as his Senior Vice Presidents – Steven Jacobs and David Fernandes.
Banker, Shaleeza Shaw was named the Treasurer.
