Guyana, Brazil upbeat about future trade

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade toast at the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil. Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett also joins in the toast. (GINA photo)

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Luiz Gilberto de Andrade on Wednesday lauded the strong ties between Guyana and Brazil, while heaping praise on the new infrastructure built to facilitate trade and other opportunities.

This was done at a ceremony held at the ambassador’s residence to mark the 189th independence anniversary of Brazil.

“When Guyana established diplomatic relations with Brazil 43 years ago we did so in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation recognizing the