Malaysia seeking closer ties with Guyana

-new High Commissioner accredited

With common positions at the multilateral level and a potential for enhanced trade cooperation at the bilateral level, the new Malaysian High Commissioner to Guyana is looking to build on the linkages between Guyana and her country.

Dato Sudha Devi Vasudevan presented her letters of credence to President Donald Ramotar yesterday as the new Malaysian High Commissioner to Guyana, with priorities focused on diversifying collaboration in areas such as tourism, Information Communication Technology (ICT), education and construction, the Govern-ment Information Agency (GINA) reported.

The existing relationship between Guyana and Malaysia has been characterised by shared common positions on political, economic and social issues at various international forums like the United Nations (UN), the Commonwealth, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Movement, GINA said.

Bilaterally, Guyana has opened the door to Malaysian investors, and while the level of trade relations between the two has been relatively low, the Malaysian government believes that the prospects for expansion are positive, it added.

President Ramotar told the Malaysian High Commissioner that he is willing to explore cooperation in various areas given the opportunity which South/South cooperation provides.

Malaysian High Commissioner to Guyana Dato Sudha Devi Vasudevan presenting her letters of Credence to President Donald Ramotar (Government Information Agency photo)
Malaysian High Commissioner to Guyana Dato Sudha Devi Vasudevan presenting her letters of Credence to President Donald Ramotar (Government Information Agency photo)

He said Malaysia’s commitment to intensify the two countries’ relations through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme, and the conclusion of trade and economic agreements which would provide the opportunity for the private sector of the two countries to explore means through which they can make a contribution to economic development.

“I am convinced that Guyana and Malaysia can actively explore several areas of cooperation. It is therefore my sincere hope that during the time you will serve as High Commissioner that our relations would be significantly enhanced,” he was quoted as saying.