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No.108064
Panama plans to open embassy in Guyana
Economic diversification drives job creation, slashes unemployment rate —President Ali emphasises
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President Ali observes operations of Belize’s Santander Sugar Limited President, Dr Irfaan Ali and President of Panama José Raúl Mulino held a constructive meeting focused on deepening bilateral ties, with Panama announcing plans to open an embassy in Georgetown, while reaffirming diplomatic and multilateral support. Guyana highlighted opportunities for partnership in oil and gas, logistics, agriculture, climate action, and security, and invited Panama to join the Global Biodiversity Alliance as a founding member, which Panama accepted. Both leaders agreed to strengthen private-sector collaboration, enhance connectivity and energy integration, and pursue continued engagement to advance shared prosperity and regional co-operation (Office of the President)
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President, Dr Irfaan Ali visited the operations of Santander Sugar Limited in the Cayo District, Belize, to get a first-hand look at the manufacturing processes and how mechanisation is improving efficiency and yields. During the visit, the President also had the opportunity to view several varieties of sugarcane being cultivated as part of the company’s agricultural programme.Santander is currently partnering with Guyana’s private sector to establish a modern sugar refinery in Guyana (Office of the President)
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