‘Guyana’s priority is peace’ – Ali tells...

on the traditional sectors while developing new and emerging ones. The President encouraged more companies to explore investment opportunities in areas such as agri-tech, eco and destination tourism, the construction industry, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. “We are creating an enabling environment, conducive to the generation of trade and investment opportunities.”

He also stressed that the framework for advancing cooperation within this grouping is highly valued by Guyana as it provides avenues for enhanced development and convergence on issues in areas of collective interest.

In his closing remarks, the President reiterated his appreciation to Prime Minister Gonsalves for his outstanding hosting of this Summit and for his astute leadership. He also sought to assure the President of the Republic of Honduras, Xiomara Castro Sarmiento, of his full support as she assumes the role of the Pro Tempore Presidency. Further assurance was given that Guyana stands firmly committed to the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and pledged to work with them in preserving the integration mechanism.

“The collective commitment of all of us to international law, the safety and security of our people and region, safeguarding democracy and the upliftment of the dignity of all our people is paramount.”

Finally, the Head of State repeated the call for the “dismantling of the unacceptable embargo against our sister Caribbean State of Cuba. The economic and political aggression must come to an end and the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism must also come to an end.” Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel was also present.