Belizean, Guyanese private sectors explore partnership opportunities in logistics, agro-processing 

Belize and Guyana have taken yet another step toward strengthening regional economic collaboration as the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) hosted an information session to welcome the Guyanese private sector delegation, which was part of the State visit to Belize by President Dr Irfaan Ali.

The delegation was coordinated by High Commissioner of Belize to Guyana Gale Miller Garnett, with the objective of promoting high-level dialogue and connection on investment and trade opportunities between the two nations.

The engagement, held at the Fort George Hotel on Friday, brought together Belize’s public and private sectors, including representatives from Belize’s sugar industry and members of the Guyanese delegation to explore areas of mutual interest, particularly in investment, trade, logistics, and agro-processing.

According to a statement from BELTRAIDE, the visit underscored the shared commitment of both countries to deepening intra-CARICOM partnerships and advancing sustainable economic growth.

The statement outlined that the programme featured presentations on Belize’s investment and trade landscape, including priority sectors, investor support services, and export opportunities.

Participants also engaged in dialogue on strengthening Belize-Guyana collaboration, leveraging complementary economic strengths, and expanding regional value chains.

Speaking during the engagement, BELTRAIDE highlighted Belize’s strategic position as a gateway between the Caribbean and Central America, its stable macroeconomic environment, and its investor-friendly framework.

Emphasis was also placed on Belize’s commitment to sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth, principles that align closely with Guyana’s own development trajectory.

The Guyanese delegation shared perspectives on private sector opportunities, logistics, and trade facilitation, identifying areas where collaboration could translate into concrete partnerships and joint ventures.

BELTRAIDE’s Executive Director, Ishmael Quiroz, noted that “Belize recognizes the importance of building strong, practical partnerships within CARICOM. This visit provides a platform to move from dialogue to action, fostering investment and trade relationships that benefit both our countries.”

The visit also builds on the Government of Belize’s consistent track record of investor engagement, including the successful hosting of national investment summits that have generated tangible outcomes and reinforced Belize’s credibility as a destination for strategic and sustainable investment.

Further, BELTRAIDE reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating meaningful connections between investors, government agencies, and the private sector, and to supporting initiatives that strengthen economic ties across the CARICOM region.

The session concluded with a networking mixer, allowing participants to engage directly with representatives from BELTRAIDE, the Directorate General for Foreign Trade, the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit, the Economic Development Council, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Finance Belize, and other public and private sector partners.

During his address during a special sitting of the Belize Parliament on Monday, President Ali underscored the critical role of the private sector of both countries. “I call upon the private sector of both countries to seek out opportunities between both countries, create partnerships in capital, in talent, in land, in technology, in marketing,” he said. “I can assure you, you have two Governments aligned in this vision of empowering the private sectors, empowering the people to grow their prosperity, advance their businesses, create jobs and enhance the economic wellbeing of the people of both countries. The private sector is central to the expansion of this relationship.”