New Colombian Ambassador accredited

This Ministry of the Presidency photo shows Dr. Alfonso Munera Cavadia (left) presenting his letters of credence to President David Granger. At right is Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

President David Granger on Wednesday accepted Letters of Credence from Dr. Alfonso Munera Cavadia, accrediting him as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Guyana.

Speaking at the Accreditation Ceremony held at State House, according to a media release from the Ministry of the Presidency (MotP), the president said that relations between the two countries are based on the principles of peace, cooperation and mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty which have been pursued through the Guyana-Colombia Joint Commission.