Guyana’s Trade Team Meets with UK Representatives

Guyana’s Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met with Paul Whittingham, Deputy Director for Trade for Development at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on January 30, 2025.

Meetings and Discussions

Whittingham, joined by UK High Commissioner Jane Miller, is in Guyana for the CARIFORUM/UK Sub-Committee on Development Cooperation at CARICOM’s Secretariat.

UK’s Trade Interests

Whittingham emphasized the UK’s interest in strengthening trade and economic growth in the Caribbean through development cooperation, technical expertise, and climate-friendly trade practices like carbon pricing. He also stated the UK’s willingness to help developing nations participate in global trade rule-setting.

Guyana’s Trade Perspective

Persaud highlighted the rapid growth of Guyana-UK trade and stressed the need for technology transfer to further enhance relations. He explained that Guyana is positioning itself as a regional leader by investing in tourism, digitalization, health, and climate services.

Agreements and Next Steps

Both sides agreed on the importance of increasing trade awareness and maximizing business sector engagement to fully utilize existing trade mechanisms.

Conclusion

The meeting between Guyana’s trade team and UK representatives demonstrates the growing importance of trade cooperation between the two nations. The discussions highlight the need for technology transfer, climate-friendly trade practices, and increased business sector engagement to enhance trade relations.

Frequently Asked Questions

* Who met with the UK representatives? Guyana’s Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud met with Paul Whittingham, Deputy Director for Trade for Development at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
* What was the purpose of the meeting? The meeting aimed to strengthen trade and economic growth in the Caribbean through development cooperation, technical expertise, and climate-friendly trade practices.
* What is Guyana positioning itself as? Guyana is positioning itself as a regional leader by investing in tourism, digitalization, health, and climate services.