Brazil keen on hydro, Lethem road

President Bharrat Jagdeo conferring the Order of Excellence on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva last night at the National Cultural Centre. (Jules Gibson photo)

In a parting speech which signalled Brazil’s continued interest in bolstering relations with Guyana, outgoing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said yesterday that his successor is ready to advance and expand the bilateral agenda with an immediate focus on Guyana’s hydro project and the paving of the Linden-Lethem road.

Brazilian funding is available to advance both projects, he said,