GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – A delegation from the Bilateral Chambers of Commerce, headquartered in Houston and the Louisiana District Export Council, met here for meetings with the private and public sectors.
Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud welcomed the trade mission, informed them that Guyana is open for business, and stated that the Government has been advocating for Guyana’s private sector and the Bilateral Chamber of Commerce to develop partnerships.
The Foreign Secretary also said that U.S. companies have been encouraged to form business relationships with their Guyanese counterparts to boost their capacity.
He reiterated the Government’s satisfaction with establishing a U.S. Department of Commerce office in the U.S. Embassy here.
Marc Herbert of the U.S. Trade Delegation thanked Persaud for the meeting and informed them that the U.S. companies are serious about exploring more business opportunities in Guyana.
Political and Economic Section Chief of the United States Embassy, Mariyam Cementwala, accompanied the delegation.
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