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Local, US officials advance discussions on food, energy security, democracy

A high-level cabinet team, led by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, met with United States Vice President Kamala Harris’ Special Advisor for the Western Hemisphere, Joseph Salazar and Deputy Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Office of Caribbean Affairs, Michael

Taylor at State House, on Monday.

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The meeting discussed food, energy and climate security and Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy.

Discussions also focused on the government’s commitment to democracy and strengthening bilateral relations between

Guyana and the US.

The visiting officials were accompanied by the United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch; Deputy Chief of Mission, Adrienne Galanek, and Political & Economic Chief at the US Embassy, Brian Hall.

Salazar and Taylor are also expected to meet with business leaders and key stakeholders to discuss several topics of mutual interest including the US-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030). [Office of the President photo]

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