Guyana’s President among Caribbean leaders to meet VP Harris during US visit

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali departed Guyana yesterday for a series of engagements in the United States of America, including roundtable discussions, bilateral meetings, a diaspora engagement as well as an interfaith forum, over the next few days.

It was disclosed that high on his agenda is a meeting today, Thursday, September 15, in Washington DC between Caribbean leaders and the US Vice President, Kamala Harris. It was revealed that the meeting is a follow-up to H.E President Joseph Biden and Vice President Harris’s commitment at the recent Summit of the Americas to partner with the Caribbean to promote energy security, access to finance, and food security.

Further, on Saturday, September 17, President Ali is expected to travel to Orlando, Florida, for a diaspora engagement, and from September 18-21, he is scheduled to participate in a number of bilateral engagements and address several high-level events, including the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, 2022.

The Guyanese Head of State will be joined by the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Todd, and Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud.