Russian President sends Republic Day greetings to Guyana

 

Georgetown : Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has extended a congratulatory message to Guyana on the occasion of its 42nd Republic Day anniversary and the country’s Ambassador to Guyana Nikolay Smirnov passed on the message to President Donald Ramotar.

The Ambassador, accompanied by Head of the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation Denis Kopyl met the Head of State at the Office of the President to deliver the message and discuss the two countries’ bilateral relations and plans soon to be announced that will further strengthen ties.
Guyana became a Republic on February 23rd, 1970, four years after gaining sovereignty from the British and will celebrate the anniversary with the signature cultural festival Mashramani, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colours pervading the streets of the capital.