A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago is expected to be entered into soon. Guyana Standard understands that the MoU is being finalized and will cover key areas of interest to both countries including agriculture and energy.
On Tuesday Trinidad’s Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley arrived in Guyana.
Dr. Rowley later met with President, Dr. Irfaan Ali at State House.
A statement on Dr. Rowey’s page read, “The two leaders engaged in broad, extensive bilateral talks and pledged to deepen ties between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. The discussions focused specifically on agriculture, energy and national security. A Memorandum of Understanding covering these key areas is being finalized.”
Present at the meeting was Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh; the Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha and other Cabinet Ministers. Vice- President Bharrat Jagdeo was notably absent.
For Trinidad representation, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries, Senator Kazim Hosein and Minister in the Ministry of Agriculture, Land, Fisheries, Senator Avinash Singh were also in attendance.
