With a record growth of 48.4%.. UAE trade with Guyana will record 2.74 billion dirhams in 2025

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.

The value of the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade with Guyana reached $746.3 million (2.74 billion dirhams) in 2025, with a record growth of 48.4% compared to 2024. This increase shows the growing trade and investment relations between the two countries and the opportunities available for further economic cooperation with Guyana, whose economy is currently considered one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

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 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. During the visit, which came within the UAE Trade Days, Al-Zeyoudi held a series of bilateral meetings with ministers and senior officials.

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.

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 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.”