Gov’t briefs Western envoys on confidence vote

From left to right are Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan; British High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn; Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo; EU Ambassador to Guyana, Jernej Videtic; Deputy Chief of Mission, Terry Steers Gonzalez; Minister of State, Joseph Harmon and a representative of the Canadian High Commission. (DPI photo)

A Government of Guyana delegation yesterday met with representatives of the US, Britain, Canada and the European Union and informed them of its intentions following the December 21, no-confidence motion passed against it, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

Prime Minister, Moses Nagamootoo, performing the functions of president, led the delegation which included Minister of State, Joseph Harmon and Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan.

“We explained fully, the government’s position that is, we respect the constitution and will uphold the constitution,” the Prime Minister said.