Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali wraps up China trip with pledge to expand cooperation

The two countries pledged to explore closer cooperation in sectors such as energy and agriculture and deepen cultural and educational cooperation

Trade between China and the emerging oil producer has been expanding rapidly, growing sevenfold between 2018 and 2022

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Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali visited the World University Games in Chengdu during his trip to China. Photo: EPA-EFE

Published: 9:30pm, 31 Jul 2023

China and Guyana have said they will seek ways to work together in sectors such as agriculture, energy and mining as the South American country’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali wrapped up a visit to China on Monday.

According to a statement released by Beijing on Monday, the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to “further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in various fields”.

“The two sides recognise the important value of trade and investment for deepening economic cooperation, and are committed to creating a positive business environment and promoting bilateral trade and investment activities,” the statement read.

It said they would also explore cooperation in sectors such as manufacturing and service industries.

Ali’s week-long trip to China included a meeting with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the World University Games in Chengdu, the capital of the southwestern province of Sichuan. He also visited Beijing and Shanghai.

Ali expressed gratitude for Beijing’s support for his country’s economic development, including infrastructure, the Chinese statement added. The two sides also agreed to expand cultural and educational cooperation.

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