New Brazil ambassador accredited

President David Granger greets Her Excellency Maria Clara Duclos Carisio, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (centre), as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Karen Cummings (left) looks on. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

President David Granger on Wednesday morning accepted letters of credence to accredit Brazil’s new ambassador to Guyana.

At a ceremony held at the Ministry of the Presidency, President Granger accepted the letters and formally accepted Her Excellency Maria Clara Duclos Carisio as Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Guyana.

“Guyana and Brazil are both continental neighbours and collaborators in security and development. Your accreditation is a consolidation of our cordial relations and commitment to our common ideals,” Granger told the new ambassador in his address at the ceremony as he pledged the support of the government as she carries out her duties.