US Congressional House Committee meets with President, Opposition

President Irfaan Ali meeting a member of the congressional delegation at State House (Office of the President photo)

President Irfaan Ali yesterday hosted a luncheon for the visiting United States Congressional House Committee on Ways and Means at State House yesterday whose members have affirmed the pledges from Washington for the continued support in the modernisation of Guyana’s energy and physical infrastructure.

On his Facebook page, the Head of State also stated that he spoke about “the importance of democracy, enhancing trade and ways of strengthening the overall relationship between the two countries.”

“President Ali informed the congressional delegation of developments in Guyana and reiterated his Government’s commitment to a strong partnership with the United States in several areas including, energy, food security, climate change and national security. Dr Ali pointed to the shared principles of promoting democracy, the rule of law and respect for international law,” Ali’s page pointed out.