Ali to hold discussions with Brazil and Suriname Presidents

President Irfaan Ali is scheduled to make a working visit to Paramaribo on Thursday to meet
with the President of the Republic of Suriname, H.E Chandrikapersad Santokhi, and the
President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E Jair Bolsonaro.
The Presidents are expected to discuss the formation of an energy corridor, oil and gas and other
natural resources opportunities, among areas of common interest. President Bolsonaro and a
team of officials are expected to travel to Georgetown for a one-day official visit on Friday with
Ali and his team of Ministers.
It was revealed that discussions will centre on improving economic relations, energy and food
security, telecommunications, agriculture, infrastructure integration and the development of a
deep water harbour in Guyana. It was noted that since Guyana offers the shortest and quickest
access to the Atlantic for significant parts of northern Brazil, a road connection linked to the
deep-water port could also serve the interest of both countries.
When both Presidents spoke last Monday via teleconference, they discussed enhancing the
partial scope agreement between their nations with the hope of bolstering trade. They also
deliberated on topics for further engagements at the Ministerial levels.