The governments of Guyana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that allows for visa-free travel between the two nations, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release has announced, describing it as a significant step towards advancing bilateral relations and easing travel restrictions.
A release by the UAE Mission to the United Nations (UN) stated that the MoU was signed on Thursday on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly.
It stated that President Irfaan Ali met with UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy to sign the document, “establishing mutual exemption of entry visa requirements between the two countries.”
According to DPI, the agreement had been in the works for months, as both countries recognised the potential for mutual benefit and have been actively working to expand their cooperation.
In December 2023, President Ali had discussions with President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. During the discussion, the two countries agreed to extend cooperation in key areas of development, particularly in food security, energy, technology, capacity building, and cultural and social exchanges. They also agreed to establish a UAE embassy in Guyana, as a clear signal of their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, the DPI added.
