VP Jagdeo bestowed with Congressional Recognition in USA

Guyana’s Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has been recognised by the US Congress for his environmental advocacy and commitment to bilateral ties between the two nations.

Jagdeo is currently part of a high-level Guyanese delegation attending the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, USA.

While there, Jagdeo met with US Congresswoman, Sheila Jackson Lee, who presented the Vice-President with a special Congressional Certificate of Recognition in honour of his commitment to the environment, sustainable development and green energy.

Congresswoman Jackson Lee is serving her eleventh term as a member of the United States House of Representatives and represents the 18^th Congressional District of Texas.

US Congressman Al Green also presented Jagdeo with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in honour of his dedication to promoting friendship and economic exchange between the United States of America and the Republic of Guyana.

Congressman Green is serving his ninth term as a member of the United States House of Representatives and represents the ninth Congressional District of Texas.