The President of Guyana receives Al-Zeyoudi… and confirms his country’s aspiration to expand the economic partnership with the UAE

The President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Muhammad Irfan Ali, received the Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, who is on an official visit with the participation of an Emirati delegation that includes officials and business leaders, with the aim of strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the two friendly countries, in the presence of the Foreign Minister’s envoy to the Caribbean and Pacific countries, Omar Shehadeh.

During the meeting that took place at the presidential headquarters in the capital, Georgetown, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “may God protect him,” His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Presidential Office, to Dr. Mohammed Irfan Ali, and their best wishes for the republic. Wishing Guyana and its friendly people more progress and prosperity.

For his part, the President of Guyana welcomed the UAE delegation, and Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi conveyed his greetings to the wise leadership, and his wishes to the leadership and people of the UAE for continued progress, prosperity and progress.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation in various fields and sectors of common interest, and to enhance trade and investment cooperation between the two countries, reflecting the growing relations between the UAE and the Republic of Guyana and the keenness of both sides to advance them to more advanced levels.

For his part, Dr. Muhammad Irfan Ali stressed the keenness of the Republic of Guyana to advance its relations with the UAE to broader horizons, praising the continuous growth and cooperation witnessed in bilateral relations in various fields.

He expressed his country’s aspiration to expand the partnership with the UAE, especially in the commercial and investment sectors, and to benefit from the promising opportunities offered by the growing economic relations between the two countries in a way that serves common interests and supports sustainable development goals.

He explained that relations with the UAE have witnessed rapid development and that the two countries have reached an advanced level of understanding on development priorities, in light of their mutual trust and shared experiences, which has contributed to advancing the bilateral partnership to new heights.

He pointed out that the mutual visits and direct communications between officials in the two countries contributed to enhancing the level of trust and creating the conditions for launching practical initiatives and partnerships, calling on representatives of the private sector on both sides to invest this meeting in building sustainable partnerships and exchanging experiences that lead to tangible results.

During the visit, which came within the UAE Trade Days, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers and senior officials, which included the Vice President of the Republic of Guyana, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the Minister of Public Service and Government Efficiency, Zulfikar Ali, the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ashni K. Singh, the Minister of Public Utilities and Aviation, Deodat Indar, and the Minister of Natural Resources of the Republic of Guyana, Vikram Bharrat.

The meetings discussed enhancing investment and commercial cooperation and investment opportunities available in a number of vital sectors, including renewable energy, agriculture, technology, mining, infrastructure, financial services, security solutions and other strategic sectors.

During the meetings, the two sides stressed the importance of strengthening the growing trade and investment relations, and the common keenness to advance them to broader horizons in a way that contributes to launching new economic and investment partnerships that achieve the common interests of both sides.

The visit witnessed the organization of a round table in the presence of Dr. Muhammad Irfan Ali, and a number of ministers, investors and business leaders from the UAE and the Republic of Guyana, which reviewed trade and investment opportunities in the sectors targeted by both sides and the prospects for strengthening partnerships between the private sector in a way that supports investment flows and trade exchange and promotes sustainable economic development.

The discussions also discussed opportunities to improve logistical connectivity, facilitate trade, and encourage cooperation with the participation of the private sector in the two countries.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi said: Guyana’s rapidly growing economy represents a promising opportunity to enhance trade and investment flows with the UAE, supported by its rich natural resources and strategic location. Our discussions during the visit focused on examining mechanisms for consolidating cooperation to achieve common interests, and by enhancing dialogue and expanding areas of cooperation, we are working to consolidate the foundations of a strong and sustainable partnership, in line with the mutual commitment between the two friendly countries to continue deepening their long-term relations.

The value of the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with Guyana reached $746.3 million in 2025, with a record growth of 48.4% compared to 2024. This increase demonstrates the growing trade and investment relations between the two countries and the opportunities available for further economic cooperation with Guyana, whose economy is currently one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

The UAE economic delegation included officials representing government and private entities, and representatives of companies operating in the sectors of technology, digital services, renewable energy, agriculture, food industries, logistics, transportation, mining, health care, financial services, and security solutions.