Guyana, Brazil upbeat about trade relations – as Brazil celebrates 189th Independence anniversary
Georgetown, GINA, September 7, 2011
Source - GINA
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade toast at the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil. Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett also joins in the toast
Physical infrastructure linkages and bilateral agreements between Guyana and its immediate neighbour Brazil have created opportunities which governments of both countries are optimistic will continue way into the future.
These were the sentiments expressed by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade on the occasion of the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil.
A toast to the continued Guyana/Brazil relations by the two officials in the company of Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett at the Brazilian Ambassador’s residence was the highlight of the evening. Members of the diplomatic corps and the private sector were also present.
Guyana has a 43-year relationship with its Portuguese speaking neighbour, which Prime Minister Hinds described as a close ally.
“When Guyana established diplomatic relations with Brazil 43 years ago we did so in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation recognizing the importance of forging strong relations with neighbouring countries in our quest for peace and development,” Prime Minister Hinds said.
On September 14, the first ever physical link between Guyana and Brazil, the Takutu bridge was commissioned in the presence of then Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva who had assured that the paving of the road from Lethem to Linden will be the next big challenge.
Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade speaking to members of the diplomatic corps and the private sector at the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil
Ambassador Andrade remarked this evening that since its commissioning, bilateral relations between the two countries have propelled into closer physical ties and new businesses in Lethem, an achievement which Brazil intends to see continue.
“The Government of Brazil remains committed to supporting discussions on the preservation of Brazilian companies in the development of infrastructure projects in Guyana benefitting the two countries,” Ambassador de Andrade said.
Prime Minister Hinds acknowledged that there have been significant developments in the trade capacity between the two countries and said that the full implementation of the international road transport agreement for easier transport of goods and passengers is closer to reality.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds speaking at Brazil’s 189th independence anniversary
“Our trade capacity has been enhanced by an expansion of the product list of the partial scope agreement and we continue to encourage the business communities of our countries to harness the opportunities that are being created by these initiatives so that ultimately people’s lives can be improved,” Prime Minister Hinds said.
Mr. Hinds also spoke of the work of the Guyana/Brazil Frontier Committee established to enhance relations of the frontier regions and making reference to the Frontier Schools Project that will focus on training in English and Portuguese languages for secondary school students in the border regions of Lethem and Bon Fim.
Brazil’s support to Guyana’s chairmanship of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), army and defence cooperation and the Brazil, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit were other highpoints of remarks about the two countries’ relations.
Georgetown, GINA, September 7, 2011
Source - GINA
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade toast at the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil. Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett also joins in the toastPhysical infrastructure linkages and bilateral agreements between Guyana and its immediate neighbour Brazil have created opportunities which governments of both countries are optimistic will continue way into the future.
These were the sentiments expressed by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade on the occasion of the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil.
A toast to the continued Guyana/Brazil relations by the two officials in the company of Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett at the Brazilian Ambassador’s residence was the highlight of the evening. Members of the diplomatic corps and the private sector were also present.
Guyana has a 43-year relationship with its Portuguese speaking neighbour, which Prime Minister Hinds described as a close ally.
“When Guyana established diplomatic relations with Brazil 43 years ago we did so in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation recognizing the importance of forging strong relations with neighbouring countries in our quest for peace and development,” Prime Minister Hinds said.
On September 14, the first ever physical link between Guyana and Brazil, the Takutu bridge was commissioned in the presence of then Brazilian president Luis Inacio Lula da Silva who had assured that the paving of the road from Lethem to Linden will be the next big challenge.
Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade speaking to members of the diplomatic corps and the private sector at the 189th independence anniversary of BrazilAmbassador Andrade remarked this evening that since its commissioning, bilateral relations between the two countries have propelled into closer physical ties and new businesses in Lethem, an achievement which Brazil intends to see continue.
“The Government of Brazil remains committed to supporting discussions on the preservation of Brazilian companies in the development of infrastructure projects in Guyana benefitting the two countries,” Ambassador de Andrade said.
Prime Minister Hinds acknowledged that there have been significant developments in the trade capacity between the two countries and said that the full implementation of the international road transport agreement for easier transport of goods and passengers is closer to reality.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds speaking at Brazil’s 189th independence anniversary“Our trade capacity has been enhanced by an expansion of the product list of the partial scope agreement and we continue to encourage the business communities of our countries to harness the opportunities that are being created by these initiatives so that ultimately people’s lives can be improved,” Prime Minister Hinds said.
Mr. Hinds also spoke of the work of the Guyana/Brazil Frontier Committee established to enhance relations of the frontier regions and making reference to the Frontier Schools Project that will focus on training in English and Portuguese languages for secondary school students in the border regions of Lethem and Bon Fim.
Brazil’s support to Guyana’s chairmanship of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), army and defence cooperation and the Brazil, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit were other highpoints of remarks about the two countries’ relations.
