Guyana, US commit to stronger partnership

–– President Ali says both countries promote democracy, have other similar qualities

DURING a State luncheon held in honour of the visiting US Congressional House Committee on Ways and Means of the Congress of the United States of America, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Friday, spoke about the importance of democracy, enhancing trade and ways of strengthening the overall relationship between the two countries.

The delegation was led by the Chair of the committee, Congressman Jason Smith and the other members included Rep Terri Sewell (D-AL), Rep Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Rep Carol Miller (R-WV), Rep Michelle Terri Sewell Fischbach (R-GA), Rep Mike Carey (R-OH) and Rep Kelly Armstrong (R-

ND), among others. United States Ambassador to Guyana, HE Sarah-Ann Lynch accompanied the delegation to State House.

According to the Office of the President, President Ali informed the congressional delegation of developments in Guyana and reiterated his government’s