GEORGETOWN (Guyana), June 24 (NNN-CARIBBEANNEWS) — The Republic of Kosovo sent its first ambassador to Guyana, Zana Rudi, who presented letters of credence to President David Granger, subsequent to establishing diplomatic ties June 13, 2013.
Guyana is also the first South American country to have diplomatic ties with Kosovo.
“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 law and the maintenance of regional peace and security,” Granger said.
He said that Guyana and Kosovo share a common interest in the peaceful settlement of disputes and in ensuring respect for settled territorial and maritime boundaries.
“Guyana expresses its appreciation for Kosovo’s support for respect of our territorial integrity and sovereignty,” he added.
The two countries welcome the opportunity for cooperation in the fields of mining and the sustainable exploitation of natural resources.
“Guyana is moving towards the establishment of a ‘green state.’ The ‘green state’ will place emphasis on the protection of our environment, the preservation of our biodiversity and the promotion of renewable energy and practical measures to ensure climate adaptation,” Granger said.
Additionally, the president said that efforts are being made by the Republic of Kosovo to increase access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises.
“We view this as a field in which our two states could exchange experiences as we strengthen our bilateral relations,” he said, while assuring the newly accredited ambassador of the government’s full support in the discharge of her duties.
Guyana and Rudi have been “working together in multilateral settings and maintaining close coordination in international affairs based on mutual trust, shared values and universal respect for freedom and liberty.”
Ambassador Rudi thanked Guyana for its support at the United Nations and at various regional and international fora over the years. She said it is her country’s intention to strengthen relations.
“Guyana becomes the first country in South America to promote diplomatic relations with Kosovo,” she told president Granger.
Rudi said that, Kosovo is ready to work with the government of Guyana to find creative ways to advance economic and political cooperation between the two countries as well as cooperation in education and cultural exchange in the future. — NNN-CARIBBEANNEWS
