Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with President of Guyana Dr. Irfaan Ali

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with President of Guyana Dr. Irfaan Ali
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met President of Guyana Dr. Irfaan Ali to discuss opportunities to deepen the U.S.-Guyana bilateral commercial relationship. During the meeting, Secretary Raimondo formally announced that the Department of Commerce opened a U.S. Commercial Service office within the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown. This new office will provide on-the-ground support that can help promote inclusive economic growth. The two also discussed Commerce Department programming and technical support, such as the Commercial Law Development Program, that can support the development of Guyana’s business climate and help create a favorable environment for increased trade and investment between our nations.

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