A trade delegation from Florida, USA recently wrapped up a series of engagements in Guyana in an effort to deepen partnerships on food logistics, cyber-security, and a number other areas.
At a welcome event held by US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch, the envoy underscored the importance of knowledge transfer at this critical juncture in the country’s oil-driven development.
During her remarks, she said Florida is home to a diverse range of companies that could help Guyana with its transformation goals, “In my four years as Ambassador here, I have welcomed many U.S. businesses and have seen many productive partnerships formed with local businesses, investors, and distributors. I’m incredibly encouraged by the depth of connection between our two countries, with the United States being Guyana’s largest trading partner. And, being our largest trading partner is fantastic.”
She added, “But, I bet that many did not know that Guyana and one state – the State of Florida – alone do over US$400 million in bilateral trade every year. That’s a great figure, but there’s room to do so much more.”
With that perspective outlined, she stressed that Guyana is a rising leader in the region, and both the U.S. government and private sector have great interest in deepening partnerships for the benefit of all Guyanese.
The Ambassador also noted that Florida is a hub for some of the fastest growing sectors in Guyana: agriculture, health care, IT, and finance. She posited that these sectors are important to Guyana’s development. Given the diversity and quality of the successful businesses represented in the visiting delegation, Lynch said it shows how partnership with a state like Florida can help Guyana grow – from food logistics to cybersecurity; from flood prevention to engineering; from green energy to housing (and so much more). She said too companies from Florida stand to offer quality products to a Guyana, a country that is looking to develop with the best technologies and solutions available.
Ambassador Lynch noted that the United Sates is proud to be Guyana’s trusted partner – especially with great states like Florida – at the forefront.
She believes states like Florida are in the right place, at the right time, to be a part of Guyana’s incredible transformation.
