Canadian diplomat discusses trade, investment with Guyana Oil & Gas Energy Chamber

President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC) Manniram Prashad met with the Canadian High Commissioner Mr. Mark Berman at GOGEC Office.

The High Commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Jake Thomas, Senior Trade Commissioner, GOGEC team included it Vice President Luanna Persaud and Directors Desmond Sears and Joel Bhagwandin.

Several matters of trade and investment were discussed. Guyana will be on the agenda when trade missions resume visiting the region.

The areas discussed include the strengthening of ties between Canada and Guyana private sectors and ideas to assist GOGEC with training through future collaborations.

The High Commission of Canada and GOGEC will work together to widen the scope of existing partnership agreements with associations in Newfoundland, Canada, with the aim of engaging other Canadian businesses.  Both parties will also work together to increase potential partnerships through future trade missions.

GOGEC pledges to work with and assist Canadian companies engaged in the oil and gas sector.

Importantly GOGEC requested assistance for its Training Centre and the High Commissioner visited the facilities and responded positively. (Guyana Oil & Gas Energy Chamber press release)