President discusses opportunities for collaboration with French Senators

Oct 04, 2025 News

President Irfaan Ali welcomed French Senator Cédric Perrin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces to Guyana on Friday. (OP)

(Kaieteur News) – President Irfaan Ali on Friday met with French Senator Cédric Perrin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces, and French Ambassador Olivier Plançon at State House.

According to a statement posted on the Office of the President’s Facebook page, the meeting marked the strengthening of Guyana–France relations, especially with the formal opening of the French Embassy in Georgetown.

President Ali highlighted the growth of bilateral ties over the past five years and identified further opportunities for collaboration in tourism, trade, agriculture, defence, security, and energy.

He emphasised that the embassy’s presence would enhance strategic partnerships.

Senator Perrin was joined by fellow Senators André Guiol and Olivier Cigolotti, Jeanne Mengotti from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colonel Emmanuel Rigault, and other officials.

The French delegation expressed appreciation for Guyana’s commitment to environmental conservation and the warm hospitality received.

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, the Dr Ashni Singh; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd and Minister of Public Service, Government Efficiency and Implementation, Zulfikar Ally also attended the meeting.

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