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Deputy Secretary Landau meets Guyanese finance minister to discuss economic partnership

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Guyanese Finance Minister Ashni Singh on July 17 at an investment
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Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Guyanese Minister of Finance Ashni Singh on July 17 during the U.S.-Guyana Enabling Investment Forum to reaffirm the strong partnership between the United States and Guyana and to advance shared economic priorities.

According to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Landau praised Guyana’s ongoing economic growth and said it was important to expand bilateral trade and investment. He said this would help the Guyanese government create future economic success for its people,

Landau and Singh agreed that U.S. private sector capital, expertise, and technology could open up new investment opportunities in various sectors of the economy. These sectors include agriculture, critical minerals, energy, infrastructure, and housing.

The meeting took place on the margins of an event focused on enabling investment between the two countries. The discussion highlighted both governments’ interest in strengthening ties through increased collaboration across multiple industries.

No further details were provided about specific agreements or next steps following their meeting.

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