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Guyana to help shoulder humanitarian response for Venezuelan people

Jul 20, 2019 News

With the current crisis that is happening in neighbouring Venezuela, Guyana is willing to help shoulder the responsibility for the Humanitarian response.
This is according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Karen Cummings. Guyana is willing to provide Venezuelan migrants with housing facilities and other amenities, she said.
She also emphasized that in light of the economic transformation underway in Guyana, opportunities are being open for new and expanded partnerships with countries in the Latin American region
This was said while she was in Australia addressing the Common Market Council and Summit of the heads of state of MERCOSUR (Southern Common Market) and Associated.
Minister Cummings was in Australia for the 54th Meeting of the states held in Santa F. The meeting was conducted over two days from July 16, last.
Furthermore, she underscored the importance of Guyana to preserved South America as a “Zone of peace.”
She also added that MERCUSOR, an Association that was established in 1991 and is known for improving relationships between countries, has accepted Guyana as an associated member in 2013.
“Guyana is currently engaged in reviewing relevant instruments with a view to possible accession to strengthen capacities and norms in respective areas.”
Dr. Cummings further emphasized that the State is “committed to regional integration and to fostering co-operation between the continent and the Caribbean Community [CARICOM].”
The Foreign Minister led Guyana’s delegation to the summit, which included Ambassador to Brazil, concurrent to Argentina, His Excellency George Talbot, and Senior Foreign Service Officer Vernon Robinson..
The summit marked the conclusion of Argentina’s pro tempore presidency of MERCOSUR, a major highlight of which was the Framework Agreement concluded between the regional body and the European Union on 28 June, last, after some 20 years of negotiations.
Brazil has now assumed the position for the second semester of 2019.

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