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Robert Persaud holds talks with US official in Washington
Kaieteur News – Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Robert Persaud on Wednesday held discussions with Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud and Brian Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs
Also present at this meeting was Samuel Hinds, Ambassador of Guyana to the United States of America. The Foreign Secretary and the Assistant Secretary discussed current international issues that are priority for the Government of Guyana, inter alia, Food Security, Energy and Climate Change, the ministry said in a press release.
The talks were aimed at enhancing Guyana’s bilateral and regional relations as well as advancing Guyana’s foreign policy in keeping with Guyana’s Developmental Agenda in the areas discussed and proving updates on the advancements made by Guyana in recent years.
During the Meeting, the Foreign Secretary also highlighted the important role Guyana intends to play in the maintenance of international peace and security given its recent election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, notwithstanding the complex challenges. Mr. Persaud is currently on an official visit to the US capital.
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