President of Guyana, David Granger has welcomed cooperation with Kosovo for the sustainable management of the South American nation’s natural resources.
He expressed such interests during the swearing in ceremony for the first Ambassador from the Republic of Kosovo to Guyana, Zana Rudi, which was held at the Ministry of the Presidency on Wednesday, June 19.
Kosovo is a state located in South-eastern Europe, and Rudi is the country’s first non-resident Ambassador to Guyana.
In accepting the Ambassador’s letter and pledging Guyana’s full support to her, the President of the developing oil-state highlighted some areas of mutual interest that the two countries share.
“Guyana, like Kosovo, is rich in mineral reserves. We welcome the opportunity for cooperation with Kosovo in the fields of mining and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources,” he stated.
He went on to explain that Guyana is heading towards the establishment of a ‘Green State.’ “The ‘Green State’ will place emphasis on the protection of our environment and the preservation of our biodiversity, and the promotion of renewable energy and practical measures to ensure climate adaptation,” he added.
Reflecting on the two countries’ history, President Granger reminded that Guyana and Kosovo established diplomatic ties on June 13, 2013. “Our relations are founded on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereignty; mutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs; cooperation for mutual benefit; respect for treaties and international laws, and the maintenance of regional peace and security,” the President iterated.
He went on to say, “Our countries share a common interest in the peaceful settlement of disputes and ensuring respect for settled territorial maritime boundaries,” later adding, “Guyana expresses its appreciation for Kosovo’s support for the respect of our territorial integrity.”
