The newly accredited High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Guyana, His Excellency Mark Berman today (August 4th, 2021) paid a Courtesy Visit to the Honourable Pauline Sukhai MP, Minister of Amerindian Affairs, at her Thomas and Quamina Streets Office.

Discussions between High Commissioner , H.E Berman and Hon. Minister Sukhai focused on the work of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs including ongoing projects and programmes.

In addition, collaboration and support for several potential areas were suggested.

Furthermore, Parliamentary Secretary, Ms. Sarah Browne and Deputy Permanent Secretary Ryan Toolsiram were also present during the Visit.

Canada and Guyana established Diplomatic Relations in March 1964. Both countries have shared a legacy of development and prosperity in areas such as Foreign Policy, Trade and Security.

High Commissioner Berman was accredited in February of this year, and took over duties from Ms. Lilian Chatterjee, who was accredited in September of 2017.