Jagdeo conferred with award by Brazilian state of Roraima

Governor of the state of Roraima, Jose Anchieta Junior (right) presenting the award to former President Bharrat Jagdeo. (GINA photo)

On Friday, former President Bharrat Jagdeo was conferred with the highest honour of the State of Roraima, Brazil, the Order of Merit ‘Forte Sao Joaquim’.

GINA said that in the citation, the Governor of the State,  Jose Anchieta Junior said the award was given for personal achievements, and for the strengthening of ties between Brazil and Guyana.

While as President, GINA said that Jagdeo advocated for stronger south-south cooperation and for