Malaysian envoy presents letters of credence

Malaysian High Commissioner Dato Sudha Devi Vasudaven presented her letters of credence to President Donald Ramotar on Friday, expressing hope to strengthen bilateral relations between the countries.
In the presence of Guyana’s Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, the Malaysian high commissioner said her goal is to explore and diversify collaborations in the various sectors, making specific mention of tourism, information communication and technology, education and construction.
She noted that the common values shared between the two countries at the social, economic and political levels will serve as a mechanism for strengthening existing ties, in the same breath reminding that they not only share relations at the bilateral level, but at the multilateral level as well.

Both countries are members of the United Nations, The Commonwealth and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
“Malaysia values these relations and it is our hope that these relations will grow from strength to strength in the years to come to the benefit of both countries… and provide opportunities for enhanced cooperation in economic trade and culture sphere.”
Vasudaven explained that Malaysia is committed to continue on this strong and positive path.
“As high commissioner, I look forward to the relations between the two countries and I am committed to the relationship… I look forward to work with your government and people of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana during my tour of duties.”
President Ramotar noted that the cooperation between the two countries provides a useful platform to support each other in their respective national development efforts.
“In this regard, the government of Guyana welcomes Malaysia’s commitment to the intensification of our relations through the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme… as well as the conclusion of the trade and economic agreements.”
He said this will “provide the opportunity for our private sector to explore means through which they can contribute to the economic development of our countries”.
“I am convinced that Guyana and Malaysia can actively explore several areas of cooperation,” he added. Ramotar pledged his country’s commitment towards ensuring bilateral ties between the two countries are strengthened through the newly-appointed Malaysian high commissioner to Guyana.