On June 27th, a reception to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of China- Guyana diplomatic relations was held in Beijing. Around 200 personages including Mr. Ma Peihua, Vice Chairman of National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and President of China-Latin America and Caribbean Friendship Association (CLACFA), Mr. Hu Sishe, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC), Mr. Bayney Karran, Ambassador of Guyana Embassy in China and some of other Ambassadors to China, attended the reception. Before the reception, Vice Chairman Ma Peihua had a brief meeting with Ambassador Karran.
Vice President Hu Sishe said in his speech that, Guyana is the first English-speaking country in Caribbean to establish diplomatic relations with China. The peoples of the two countries enjoy profound friendship. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of China-Guyana diplomatic relations, which is also the 45th year to deepen the friendship and win-win cooperation. He hoped that both sides should take this year as an opportunity to further push bilateral relations for improvement and carry forward the traditional friendship of the two countries.
Mr. Carl Greenidge, the second Guyana Vice President and Foreign Minister, sent congratulatory video to the reception. He said, the development of Guyana is inseparable from the support and assistance from China. The cooperation in various fields between China and Guyana is pragmatic and effective. Both sides also keep good relationship in international affairs. He hoped that the bilateral relations would achieve greater development in next 45 year.
