Press Release

5th February, 2021
Minister of Public Works, Honourable Bishop Juan Edghill this morning met with Ambassador of the French Republic to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Antoine Joly and team.
 
The visiting delegation comprised of the Ambassador along with Mr. Jean-Francois Gerin, Mr. Christophe Sureau, Mrs. Christine Sureau, Mr. Yorgo Hernandez and Mr. Philippe Lamouret.
 
During the meeting, prospective areas for future collaboration were discussed.
 
The French Ambassador shared interest in the maintenance of Guyana’s vessels and interest in building of the Corentyne River Bridge.
 
Minister Edghill said the French will be more than welcome to submit their Expressions of Interest for that project as well as others on the transformational agenda of the Government.
 
The Public Works Minister however was keen to note that he is also interested in building the capacity of the local workforce through collaboration with the French.
 
He also pointed out the importance of maintenance works to the local fleet of vessels, especially since two are currently in dry dock, awaiting repairs.
 
The Ambassador welcomed the thought of collaboration between the two countries in the near future.

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