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THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION- GUYANA 2022 GEORGETOWN, GUYANA
February 15- 18, 2022
THE MINISTRY ROLE IN EXPO 2022 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation facilitated the diplomatic, protocol and logistical tasks related to hosting the visiting Heads of States and their delegations during the Conference and Expo. PAGE 2
INSIGHTS There is much more than what meets the eye! Hosting multiple Heads of State at the same time, requires high levels of coordination and expertise to ensure that there is coherent flow of events. PAGE 2-12
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A section of the audience during the Opening Ceremony of the The International Energy Conference and Exhibition
The International Energy Conference and ExhibitionGuyana 2022 was hosted from February 15-18, 2022 in Georgetown, Guyana. The event attracted Heads of State, senior executives from major international oil and gas companies, procurement personnel from oil and gas companies, local private sector and academia. Several government officials visited Guyana during the period to participate in the conference. Among the visiting Delegations were, Presidents of Ghana and Suriname, Prime Minister of Barbados, joined by several senior Ministers from the respective countries.
INSIGHTS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation played a pivotal role in coordinating the activities for the participation of government leaders and high level officials. Staff of the Ministry, provided diplomatic, protocol and logistical support to visiting delegations to ensure their visit to Guyana was exceptional.
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THE GHANAIAN DELEGATION
The Hon. Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation engaging with Ms. Sharmayne Balram, Foreign Service Officer and Mr. Andrew Williams, Protocol Officer, ahead of arrival of the Ghanaian Presidential Delegation.
Ms. Esther Gittens, Senior Foreign Service Officer briefing a member of the advance delegation from Ghana.
Mr. Kwesi Smith, Protocol Officer providing support to a member of the advance delegation from Ghana.
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THE GHANAIAN DELEGATION
The Honourable Hugh Hilton Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation greeting His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana, with the Honourable Brigadier (Ret'd) Mark Phillips, Prime Minister of Guyana. The Minister is supported by Ambassador Ivan Evelyn, Chief of Protocol.
Ms. Adouna Patterson, Protocol Officer, assisting with expediting immigration documents for the delegation from Ghana.
Ms. Sondra Cheong, Foreign Service Officer providing support to members of the Ghana delegation.
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BARBADIAN DELEGATION
Her Excellency Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, being greeted by the welcome committee led by the Honourable Mark Phillips, Prime Minister of Guyana, the Honourable Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Honourable Oneidge Walrond, Minister of Tourism Industry and Commerce, the Honourable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within Ministry of Housing & Water, the Honourable Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works and Captain Gerald Gouveia, National Advisor on Security. Prime Minister Mottley, is being met by Ambassador Ivan Evelyn, Chief of Protocol, as she disembarks the aircraft at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle, Georgetown.
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THE BARBADIAN DELEGATION Mr. Andrew Williams, Protocol Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, providing support to a member from the Barbadian Delegation.
Minister Todd accompanies Prime Minister Mottley as she prepared to depart at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle, Georgetown.
Ms. Keishanna Sullivan and Ms. Ongel Williams, Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), providing support to delegates arriving from Barbados
Ms. Keishanna Sullivan, Senior Foreign Service Officer liaising with the manager of the Pegasus Suites, where the Heads of State were accommodated .
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THE SURINAMESE DELEGATION
His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of the Republic of Suriname is escorted by Ambassador Ivan Evelyn, Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to a meeting at Office of the President. Mr. Ayodale Smith, Office Assistant of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation facilitating processing at immigration for the Surinamese Delegation arriving at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport, Ogle, Georgetown.
Ms. Dianne Jordon, Administrative Assistant of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation working along with the staff of the conference.
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THE SURINAMESE DELEGATION
Mr. Kwesi Smith and Mr. Samuel Robertson, Protocol Officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, assisting with expediting immigration documents for the Surinamese Delegation.
Foreign Service Officers, Ms. Savita Kum and Mr. Kurth Rodrigues, along with Protocol Officer Andrew Williams discussing their next steps to support the Suriname Delegation. WWW.MINFOR.GOV.GY
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DURING THE CONFERENCE
Foreign Service Officers viewing the address of His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of Cooperative Republic of Guyana during the opening of the conference.
Minister Todd engaging with FSOs during the sidelines of the conference while their delegates were occupied. The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Robert Persaud engaging with various stakeholders during the conference.
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DURING THE CONFERENCE
The Honourable Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary, meeting with the organizers of the conference to ensure all plans were on track for the visiting delegations.
Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Ivan Evelyn and Colonel Francis Abrahams, Director of Protocol at Office of the President, and staff of the organising team from the conference discussing arrangements. WWW.MINFOR.GOV.GY
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LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORK With the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation , the Honourable Hugh Todd, and the coordinated team efforts of the Permanent Secretary, Heads of Departments, Chief of Protocol and enthusiastic Foreign Service Officers, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation was able to provide efficient and laudable protocol and diplomatic support to the visiting delegations during the conference.
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Minister Todd, with some of his Foreign Service Officers takes a group photo during the conference.
Minister Todd meeting with Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Ivan Evelyn, Cheif of Protocol, and Ambassador Micheal E. Brotherson, Director of Bilateral Affairs Department and Ms. Sharmayne Balram, FSO III. WWW.MINFOR.GOV.GY
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Compilation of Foreign Service Officers in action at various settings throughout the conference period, as they provide support to the visiting delegations from Suriname, Barbados, Ghana and Saudi Arabia.
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