United States of America Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to visit Guyana

Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Georgetown, Guyana during the period 17-20
September 2020. Within the period he will also visit Paramaribo, Suriname; Boa Vista, Brazil;
Bogota, Colombia; and Plano, Texas. “This trip will highlight the United States’ commitment to
defend democracy, combat COVID-19 while revitalizing economies and strengthen security against
regional threats. ”

The agenda for the visit of Secretary of State Pompeo included; a congratulatory meeting with the
newly-elected president Irfaan Ali and his cabinet, meeting with CARICOM Secretary-General Irwin
LaRocque. “He will reinforce the promise of a values-based U.S. partnership highlighting
opportunities for more responsible and transparent private sector investment to increase
prosperity for the people of Guyana, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.”