Integration of immigrants discussed by Guyana’s Labour minister, Venezuelan Ambassador

Guyana’s Labour Minister, Joseph Hamilton and Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Guyana, Carlos Amador Perez Silva, discussed ways of properly integrating Venezuelan immigrants into the Guyanese society on Tuesday.

It was noted that this follows a courtesy call on the minister by the ambassador at the Labour ministry.

“As you know, there is plenty of Venezuelans here, immigrants and the idea is to work together with the Labour Ministry in order to regularise the status of these people, and let them have access to work legally in Guyana,” the ambassador was quoted as saying after the meeting.

It was revealed that the new diplomat pointed out that, as mandatory, he has been paying courtesy calls on members of the Guyana Government for five months.

Ambassador Silva noted that overall, it is an honour to serve within Guyana and see firsthand the development taking place.

“I feel happy for the Guyanese people, and my intention is to work very closely as much as we can with the government of Guyana, and to advance in the bilateral cooperation and solid relations we have enjoyed for many years,” he said.

The Venezuelan Diplomat had previously served for three years as First Secretary to Guyana.

“Those years were wonderful years—but imagine, after 22 years ago, when I received the notification that I’m going to be the new ambassador, it’s difficult to describe the feelings…. I got flashbacks. Memories came back, and I said wow, I’m going back to Guyana, but now as an ambassador. So, it’s a big responsibility,” Ambassador Silva said.