Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo (left) and President David Granger.

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Guyanese can look forward to the current administration doing its part to ensure inclusive governance, according to President David Granger following a meeting with Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo, at the Ministry of the Presidency on Monday, August 31.

According to a press release from the Ministry of the Presidency, President Granger said that his administration is prepared to work with the Opposition for the benefit of the people of Guyana.

“He added that there is the urgent problem of threats to Guyana’s territorial integrity that must be addressed. President Granger said that the Opposition Leader has agreed to work with the administration to deal with the Venezuela territorial issue,” the press release noted.

According to the release, also discussed at the meeting as a matter of national interest, was the establishment of the five bi-partisan committees, which includes the Agriculture Committee, Budget Committee, Border Committee, National Unity Committee and a Security Committee.

“Once Mr. Jagdeo was elected Leader of the Opposition, I wrote him inviting him to talks, because as Leader of Opposition he has certain Constitutional obligations,” President Granger said.

The Head of State added that there is important work that has to be completed on the packed roster of the Eleventh Parliament, which includes the 2016 Budget and support for the agriculture sector, particularly the rice and sugar industry.

Given the magnitude of these and other matters, the President said he is pleased that the meeting happened, as it is important to start the process of addressing matters of national interest.