President Irfaan Ali praised China for significantly contributing to the development and expansion of Guyana’s economy over the decades. Ali made these remarks at the Chinese Embassy reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The reception was held at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown on Tuesday.
China’s progressive model has benefited Guyana in several areas such as building out the country’s infrastructure, culture, trade, investment in technology, health, education and a number of other areas. Ali also noted the decades of relationship between the two nations goes beyond diplomatic and economic ties to include military, defense, security and intellectual partnerships.
Several Chinese companies are currently leading a number of innovative projects in Guyana. These include the extension of the second phase of the East Coast Demerara Road Project, the building of the new Demerara River Bridge, Joe Viera Park and the construction of six regional hospitals.
The 19th Chinese Medical Brigade has cumulatively treated about 14,000 local patients and performed more than 2,300 surgeries. The team also conducted 21 medical outreaches that delivered high-quality medical services to the people of Guyana.
While Guyana continues to strengthen its existing relationship with China, the president said Guyana recognises the need to work even harder to forge new ties with other nations.
The establishment of the People’s Republic of China 75 years ago marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey of transformation and progress. China has achieved remarkable advancements and is now a leader among developing nations.
Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan, listed several innovative projects currently underway in the country and the robust achievements that has taken place as a direct result of the bilateral collaboration between the two nations.
“The Government and the people of Guyana never ease up, they have been working around the clock to dedicate to national development. China fully understands Guyana’s desire to seize opportunities to develop itself and always stands ready to be a steadfast partner in Guyana’s development,” Haiyan said.
The Ambassador also emphasised that China will never forget that Guyana was the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic ties with China.
As the most populous developing country in the world, China remains a key engine of global economic growth and a major partner for over 140 countries and regions.
