Russian EXPO 2020 bid committee courts Guyana’s support

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A high-level delegation from Russia’s fourth largest city Ekaterinburg has paid a courtesy call on President Donald Ramotar on Tuesday in an ongoing campaign to promote the city’s candidacy to host the World Universal Exposition EXPO 2020.

President Donald Ramotar with Ekaterinburg Expo 2020 Bid Committee Assistant Chairman Daniil Shukhman (second from right); Russian Ambassador to Guyana Nikolay Smirnov (second from left), and other members of the Ekaterinburg Expo 2020 Bid Committee

The team headed by Ekaterinburg Expo 2020 Bid Committee Assistant Chairman Daniil Shukhman, included Russian Ambassador to Guyana Nikolay Smirnov; Russian Federation Vice Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich; Ekaterinburg Public Relations Advisor Alexander Chernov and International Relations Deputy Director General Andrey Nevskiy.
According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, Russia’s bid included hosting of the event for six months (May 1 to October 31) under the theme “Global Mind: Uniting All Humanity in a Single Conversation.”
Ekaterinburg is a major Eurasian transportation hub, industrial and business centre that in recent years hosted several major domestic and international events.
It is also a leading cultural, educational and scientific centre. Guyana’s relationship with Russia exists at the multilateral level where the two countries speak with one voice on issues vital to peace, security and sustainable development.
The Russian scholarship programme has over the decades offered many Guyanese, including former President Bharrat Jagdeo the opportunity to pursue higher education at prestigious universities in Russia.
This year, more Guyanese are expected to return as trained doctors and economists.
Russia’s recent decision to write-off more than $ 50 million of Guyana’s bilateral debt was welcomed as a benevolent gesture that will allow the Guyana government to channel much needed resources towards the development of programmes.

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