China’s Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan yesterday said that the Embassy will be working closely with the government to remind Chinese citizens to increase security measures to protect themselves.
The Ambassador praised the swift response of the police following the recent robberies of Chinese business establishments and stated that measures are being taken to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals. She mentioned that she had met with Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken to discuss these issues.
“We are happy that the police responded swiftly. I have paid a courtesy call to Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and also Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken. We will work closely to remind Chinese citizens here to increase precautions to take more measures to protect themselves. And I’m happy that the police and government will also take measures to protect the life and interest of Chinese nationals and of course all citizens of Guyana,” Haiyan told members of the media during a press briefing yesterday.