President to lead delegation to Americas Summit

President  Irfaan Ali is leading Guyana’s delegation to Los Angeles, California, USA, to attend the ninth Summit of the Americas, which is slated for this week.

 

The event is being held under the theme “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future”.

 

A release from the President’s office said that the Head of State will be accompanied by First Lady Arya Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,  Hugh Todd,   Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud and Ambassador George Talbot.

 

The release said that leaders from the United States, North, Central and South America and the Caribbean are expected to explore economic relationships and common goals for the Western Hemisphere. Discussions are expected to cover topics such as democracy, clean energy, digital transformation,  climate change, migration, recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, building resilience, and boosting economic growth.

 

A packed schedule of events is carded for the week, including plenary and roundtable discussions.