Indian, Guyana to deepen relationship, cooperation

Georgetown: The Government of India was thanked for the financial, technical and other support they have given to Guyana over the years while Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall expressed the hope that this support will increase over the coming years.

Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall in discussion with Indian High Commissioner, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa.

This was discussed on Wednesday when the Indian High Commissioner, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa met Mr. Nandlall at the Attorney General’s Chambers and Ministry of Legal Affairs.

The two Officials discussed various ways in which the Government of Guyana and the Government of India can continue to deepen relations and cooperation to the mutual benefit of their citizens.

Specifically, the Attorney General informed the High Commissioner that Guyana and India share many common areas in jurisprudence and law, as was reflected in the many Indian cases cited by all parties in the recent spate of cases following the 2nd March 2020 elections.

He expressed the hope that Guyana can benefit from law books and legal literature emanating out of India.

The Attorney General also recalled that in the past Indian legal experts served in the Attorney General’s Chambers in various capacities and expressed the hope that this initiative can be resumed.

The Indian High Commissioner committed to work closely with the Government of Guyana and the Ministry of Legal Affairs in exploring all avenues of cooperation.

Attorney General Mohabir Anil Nandlall receives a token of appreciation from Indian High Commissioner, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa.

He informed the Attorney General of many scholarship programmes available to Guyanese to study and be trained in various areas, including, law.

He further informed Minister Nandlall that over a year now, an Information Technology programme, sponsored by the Government of India, is being offered at the University of Guyana, free of charge, and he requested that Minister Nandlall encourage young Guyanese to take advantage of the programme.