EU, Guyana To Foster Better Business, Trade Relations

• Businesses in both Guyana and the European Union (EU) member states are expected to foster better business and trade relations, as the European Chamber of Commerce was officially established locally.
• The Chamber of Commerce which, this month, officially established a presence in Guyana, was on Monday evening introduced to the public at a reception at the EU Ambassador’s Residence.
• In a brief address at the launch of the chamber, Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill said that he hopes that networking through the newly established chambers will develop synergies, and possible partnerships and create investment opportunities.
• He said: “This will bring a new wave and a new breath of fresh air, both in terms of time, quality, and style because in every part of the world you have different experiences. We are not closed to any group; Guyana is open for business, and whoever wants to come to Guyana on fair terms and conditions to satisfy what we are seeking to do.”
• Meanwhile, Gregory Dean, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, expressed that “we’ve been set up to create opportunities, to network, share knowledge and also best practices, advocate on behalf of our members in the EU, and also in Guyana, provide advice and support to EU companies entering the Guyanese market, and also for me, critically, Guyanese companies wanting to enter the EU market,” he said.
• Dean related that they have seen a lot of interest in Guyanese companies wanting to enter the EU market, but have had difficulties among other things. As such, he indicated that the chamber will play a critical role in terms of getting companies to establish their businesses in the EU. Dean said too that they are open for business and ready to foster better relations between the EU and Guyana.

(Source: Guyana Chronicle)