Jagdeo leads discussions to deepen Guyana/ UAE relations

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he is engaging senior Government Officials and investors.

General matters of cooperation and investments were discussed during his meeting with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum.

Dr. Jagdeo also met with H.E. Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation where a number of issues were discussed including strengthening the role and interest of the South in the Global Multilateral System and Climate Change negotiations. A bilateral Agreement on Cyber Security was formalized between Guyana and the UAE.

Other high-level meetings were held with Dubai Ports (DP) World and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on areas of mutual interest and cooperation.

The Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is accompanied by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar and National ICT Advisor Mr. Daryl Akeung.

Further engagements will be held in UAE over the next few days. (DPI)