Visiting Argentinean frigate docks today

A view of the “Libertad”

Argentine Navy Sail Training Ship “Libertad” will today begin a four visit in Georgetown today, the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Guyana announced.

“The main purpose of this visit is to convey a message of peace and friendship on behalf of the people of Argentina to the people of Guyana and, at the same time, to salute the 2011 Pro Tempore Presidency of Guyana at the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR),” a statement from the Embassy said.

It noted that this is the vessel’s maiden voyage to