Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago Agree to Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Energy, Economy, and Trade

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, and the President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in development, trade, and economy after a meeting in Port of Spain, under the theme ‘Strengthening Collaboration between Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana in a New Regional Energy Era’. Both leaders defined [...]

Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago Agree to Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Energy, Economy, and Trade

TL;DR

  • Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana leaders agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in development, trade, and economy.
  • Priority areas include food security, investment, energy integration, technology exchange, human capital development, and security.
  • Efforts will be made to eliminate trade barriers to facilitate business between the two Caricom member states.
  • A joint working group with private sector participation will be established to address development challenges and create economic opportunities.
  • Guyana's territorial integrity and sovereignty were acknowledged and supported.