PM expresses thanks for French support

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo on Saturday expressed Guyana’s appreciation to the Government of France for its support over the years particularly in providing debt-relief and for offering economic and technical cooperation in several areas.

First Vice-President and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo (second from left) and France’s Ambassador to Guyana Michel Prom share a toast at the France’s National Day commemoration at Cara Lodge. From right are Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan and Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman. (GINA photo)
First Vice-President and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo (second from left) and France’s Ambassador to Guyana Michel Prom share a toast at the France’s National Day commemoration at Cara Lodge. From right are Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan and Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman. (GINA photo)

Performing the functions of President, he was addressing a reception marking France’s National Day at Cara Lodge on Quamina Street, GINA said.

“We hope that in the near future, we could secure opportunities for training in ‘weather forecasting’, as well as humanitarian assistance for flood victims,” he said, referring to recent heavy rain.

He also stated that the Government is also looking forward to further enhancing cooperation with France, particularly in the areas of trade, foreign economic investment and crime fighting.