Persaud says Japan and Guyana to deepen political, commercial ties

Foreign Secretary Mr. Robert Persaud said the Government of Guyana and Japan pledge to deepen political and commercial times. This resulted from a meeting yesterday with his Excellency Hosaka Yasushi, Parliamentary Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan who was in Guyana on a one-day visit. The Vice Minister was accompanied by His Excellency Matsubara Yutaka, Non- Resident Ambassador of Japan to Guyana and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Persaud expressed Guyana’s appreciation for the economic and technical support offered by the Government of Japan. He alluded to the growing presence of Japanese investors, particularly in the oil and gas sector and expressed government’s commitment to create a safe environment to attract foreign investors. Person also acknowledged the close working relationship between the two countries as elected members of the United Nations Security Council.

Hosaka underscored the importance attached by Japan to its traditional friendship with Guyana, one based on the core principles of freedom, the rule of law, democracy, international law and human rights. He also signaled Japan’s interest in the economic development of Guyana and assured of the country’s readiness to explore further areas of cooperation that will seek to enhance closer collaboration.

Guyana and Japan established diplomatic relations on 11 June 1969 under the Forbes Burnham government. Guyana has benefited from several technical projects from the Government of Japan in the areas of training and capacity building, water sanitation and disaster risk management. World Expo 2025, at which Guyana is expected to participate, will be held in Osaka, Japan from 13 April to 13 October 2025.