President Ali — Guyana looks forward to enhanced bilateral relations with Switzerland

-Accepts Letters of Credence from Non-resident Ambassador
President Dr. Irfaan Ali accepted the Letters of Credence today from the Non-Resident Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Swiss Federal Council to Guyana, Dr Jürg Sprecher, while
stating that he is looking forward to greater bilateral relations between the two countries.
The simple ceremony took place at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive. According to
President Ali, Guyana and Switzerland have enjoyed very cordial relations. The new Non-Resident
Ambassador’s appointment facilitates the two countries to strengthen those relations further. “We look
forward to collaborating with the Government of Switzerland to explore areas for a more active approach
to our bilateral agenda, especially in the areas of technical cooperation, trade and investment,” Ali said.
Ali noted that Guyana notes Switzerland’s commitment to reducing poverty, promoting respect for human
rights and democracy, and for the conservation of natural resources. He also applauded support for
Guyana’s diplomatic presence in Switzerland. “I wish to assure you of the full support of the Government
of Guyana in the discharge of your duties as Non-Resident Ambassador of the Swiss Federal Council to
the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.   As you embark on this new assignment, I express my best wishes
to you for a productive and successful tenure of duty,” President Ali stressed. Ali also extended best
wishes and continued good health
to the President of Switzerland, His Excellency Guy Parmelin. Dr Sprecher said that the Swiss
government is following the development of Guyana with “great interest” and that he has been charged to
further enhance the excellent relations between the governments and their citizens. “Indeed, the current
global challenges show once again how important cooperation at the international level is. In that sense, I
can assure you that Switzerland intends to remain a close and reliable partner of Guyana, both on the level
of our bilateral relations as well as in undertakings of multilateral cooperation,” Ambassador Sprecher
said.
The diplomat will also be accredited to CARICOM as the Swiss representative to the Caribbean
Community.