Guyana, Pakistan to enhance private sector collaboration

Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Capt. Gerald Gouveia Jr., along with President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), Mitra Ramkumar, met with His Excellency Murad Ashraf Janjua, Non-Resident High Commissioner of Pakistan to Guyana, to discuss opportunities for strengthening bilateral relations and expanding private sector cooperation between Guyana and Pakistan.

During the meeting, the PSC and THAG provided an overview of their work and the role both organizations play in supporting private sector growth, investment, trade, tourism, and economic development in Guyana.

His Excellency Janjua noted that there is significant potential for deeper commercial and industrial cooperation between Guyana and Pakistan, particularly through stronger engagement between suppliers and businesses within the private sectors of both countries. He emphasised that there are many opportunities yet to be explored and developed.

Discussions also focused on the importance of building partnerships and clusters between businesses in Guyana and Pakistan, as well as the possibility of organizing a business delegation visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral trade relations, fostering investment opportunities, and enhancing private sector collaboration.