Guyana accredits new Ambassadors from Brazil, Saudi Arabia

Two new Ambassadors, one from the Federative Republic of Brazil and another from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were accredited on Wednesday and will serve as non-resident diplomats in Guyana.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali received the Letters of Credence from Ambassadors Maria De Castro Martins of Brazil and Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam of Saudi Arabia at his Georgetown office.

The ceremonies were held separately. During the accreditation for the Brazilian diplomat, President Ali underscored the special relationship between Guyana and Brazil and their shared values and principles, especially in relation to people-centered development.

The Head of State also spoke of collaboration in areas such as energy, agriculture, forest management and infrastructure and about the “ever-deepening relations between the two nations.”

Ambassador Martins said that her mission is to work on ensuring that the agendas of both countries are fulfilled. Guyana and Brazil established diplomatic relations on December 18, 1968.

Meanwhile, President Ali said he looks forward to a vibrant and expanding relationship with Saudi Arabia.

On the agenda is to establish bilateral trade in food production, energy, and oil and gas. He added that with the Kingdom preparing to establish an embassy in Georgetown, there are many opportunities for the countries to deepen their bilateral cooperation.

Ambassador Ghulam signalled his readiness to work on advancing the bilateral agenda of the two countries. Guyana and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia established diplomatic ties in 2012.