Georgetown: New Mexican Ambassador to Guyana Ivan Robero Sierra Medel on Monday presented his Letters of Credence to President Donald Ramotar at the Office of the President.
Welcoming the new Ambassador, the President noted that Guyana and Mexico have enjoyed a productive partnership over the years, both bilaterally and in terms of the framework of the Caricom-Mexico cooperation programme.
The establishment of the Mexican Embassy in Georgetown, President Ramotar said, has served to strengthen that partnership.
“We are encouraged by the continued participation of the Mexican Private Sector in business ventures in Guyana which is testimony of the confidence of investors in our economy. I have no doubt that during your tenure you would be able to witness firsthand the investor-friendly climate which exists in Guyana and encourage more persons to explore possibilities here,” he was quoted as saying by the Government Information Agency (GINA).
He noted that the technical assistance provided by Mexico in the area of training was complementary to Government’s agenda to develop highly skilled human capital and workforce, and expressed hope that the countries’ bilateral cooperation would be expanded. Mexico provides Guyanese with scholarships in many areas, including health and engineering, and at present is working with the agriculture sector to explore greater use of coconuts. It is also contributing to a fund that assists Caricom countries during disasters.
Hailing Guyana as a friend of Mexico, the new Ambassador said the political dialogue between the two countries was reinforced by President Ramotar’s 2014 visit to Mexico during the third Mexico-Caricom Summit. “Guyana’s leadership in Caricom should pave the way for a successful fourth Mexico-Caricom Summit,” as the earlier commitments are bearing fruits.
Noting that Mexicans are investing in Guyana, particularly in the call centre and hospitality industries, the Ambassador noted that GuyExpo should attract more Mexican entrepreneurs. He urged Guyana to participate in the World Economic Forum for Latin America, which will be hosted in Mexico.
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