Hon. Amanza Walton-Desir, Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed deep concern over the treatment of Prime Ministers Hon. Keith Rowley and Hon. Ralph Gonsalves by American Airlines during their departure from Guyana.
In a statement, Hon. Walton-Desir emphasized the importance of according diplomatic guests the highest levels of respect and courtesy, in keeping with diplomatic norms and protocols. “As Guyanese, we take pride in being welcoming and gracious hosts to our guests,” she said.
The Shadow Minister also called for urgent action to prevent any future occurrence of such incidents, stating that “the relevant protocols and procedures must be clearly outlined, communicated, and understood by all in order to avoid the reoccurrence of such embarrassing incidents.”
This incident has caused concern among the diplomatic community and Guyanese citizens, and Hon. Walton-Desir’s statement reflects the need for immediate attention to be given to the treatment of foreign dignitaries in the country.
