In a major boost for Guyana’s diplomatic profile, France is to set up an embassy here next year and Paris has also sealed a deal for the supply of patrol boats.
A Joint communiqué yesterday said that President Irfaan Ali and Stéphane Séjourné, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France met at State House on Monday, March 25, 2024.
“Given the desire to forge closer links as neighbouring countries and friends, Guyana and France have decided to write a new chapter in their history by opening a French Embassy in Georgetown in 2025. France will be the first EU (European Union) country with this level of diplomatic representation in Guyana”, the Joint communiqué added .
This is since Britain’s exit from the EU in 2020.