On November 6, 2026, Russian Ambassador Andrey A. Pritsepov was received by President Irfaan Ali, at the latter’s request, a statement from the Russian Embassy here said yesterday. Foreign Minister Hugh Todd was also present at the meeting at State House.
The statement said that President Ali “proposed to carefully examine the available opportunities for expanding bilateral cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis, and to develop a ‘roadmap’ for progressing towards the set objectives in areas ranging from agriculture to high technology”. The statement said that he emphasised Guyana’s strong interest in developing ties, including between private enterprises in both countries.
“Ambassador Pritsepov welcomed this initiative and highlighted Russia’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the countries of the Global South as part of efforts to establish a just, multipolar international order. Emphasis was placed on those areas of cooperation where we continue to have significant potential for joining together our efforts”, the statement said.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to stringent sanctions on it by European nations, Canada and the United States. Yesterday, Ottawa announced that it is expanding its Russia-related sanctions to target another 38 entities and 24 individuals, including actors involved in ballistic missile technology development and cyber activities. Russia’s invasion has also seen repeated global condemnation of Moscow and calls for it to end the war on Kyiv.
Russian bauxite company, RUSAl which has assets here has seen its business frozen here after industrial unrest at its Berbice operations in 2020. Bloomberg reported in September this year that RUSAL is exploring the sale of its assets here and in Jamaica.
Discussion