As celebrations rang in for the U.S. 48th independence anniversary, its steadfast support for Guyana was reaffirmed by Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot.
“In the face of bullies and tyrants, the United States will always stand with Guyana,” she said. “We will continue to grow and prosper together and enjoy peace and security in this critically important region.”
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Glowing remarks were relayed on the years of collaboration between the U.S. and Guyana. “Our military partnership is the strongest it’s ever been,” she said. “Guyana has hosted trade winds, bringing over 1,000 partner nations’ personnel for exercises promoting regional stability.” She also emphasized the depth of their commercial ties, noting that U.S.-Guyana trade surpassed US$4.6 billion last year, with over 100 U.S. companies now operating in Guyana.
Ambassador Theriot acknowledged the efforts of the U.S. Embassy team and their Guyanese partners. She praised initiatives like the USAID programs promoting food security and small business incubation, and the Peace Corps volunteers working in literacy, health, and the environment.
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“Our cultural connections are deeper than ever,” she noted, citing alumni of U.S. exchange programs who are making a difference in their communities.
Expressing gratitude to the Guyanese people and leaders, Ambassador Theriot concluded, “It’s been an incredible journey and we’re just getting started. As we celebrate the 248th anniversary of U.S. independence, let’s all think about what else we can do together in the years to come.”
