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President Irfaan Ali met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melvin Bouva, at State House. (Office of the President)
Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Monday met with Suriname’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Melvin Bouva, at State House to advance development initiatives between the two countries.
In a brief statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, the president’s office said that the discussions focused on “Guyana’s commitment to the Corentyne River Bridge project; collaboration with Suriname to resolve issues affecting fisherfolk; improving the efficiency of the Guyana–Suriname ferry system; and exploring joint investment opportunities.”
Mr Bouva was accompanied by Suriname’s Chief of Staff of the Cabinet, Mr Sergio Akiemboto, and the Ambassador of Suriname to Guyana, Ms Liselle Blankendal.
Guyana’s Foreign Secretary, Mr Robert Persaud, and Director of Presidential Affairs, Mrs Marcia Nadir-Sharma, were also at the meeting.
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