The Government of Guyana, through the Protected Areas Commission (PAC), yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on biodiversity with the State of Qatar, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated.
Foreign Secretary and PAC Chairman, Robert Persaud, along with Commissioner, Jason Fraser signed the agreement with Acting Charge d’Affaires in the Embassy of the State of Qatar to Guyana, Mohammed Ebrahim Al Rumai, in a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, South Road, Georgetown, on Wednesday.
In his brief remarks, Persaud underscored that the agreement is the first of its kind as it will expand the relationship between the two countries, particularly in the preservation of Guyana’s biodiversity. Additionally, with several facilities under the PAC’s management, the Foreign Secretary noted that the agreement will lead to improvements in these spaces, enhancing the overall experience for individuals who visit them.