An environment of peace, progress has been achieved – Shridath Ramphal
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“Guyanese everywhere and Guyana’s many friends are relieved and grateful that the worst of times are over. Now must begin the best of times,” Sir Ramphal expressed in a statement on the conclusion of Guyana’s prolonged electoral process.
In congratulating President Dr Irfaan Ali and his new Government, Sir Ramphal said he also welcomes their expressed commitment to make “those best of times come true for all Guyana and all Guyanese.”
According to the distinguished diplomat, “the new Government starts with the goodwill of all who stood by Guyana’s side in the struggle that democracy and the rule of law has won.”
He further remarked that “the environment of peace and progress is achieved; Guyanese must now seize the opportunity to build a prosperous Guyana for all, without exception.”
President Ali, in his inaugural speech as Head of State, assured the public that his party will work towards building a better country for everyone.
Specifically, Dr Ali asserted that “there is one future and that future requires a united Guyana. That future requires a strong Guyana. That future requires every Guyanese to play a part in building our country, ensuring we leave a better Guyana for the next generation. We are in this together. We are not separated by class, by ethnicity, by religion or by political persuasion. We are united in the true Guyanese spirit.”
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