On May 26th, Qatar’s skyline was lit with the five vibrant colors of the Guyana’s flag to mark the nation’s 60th independence anniversary. The Jaber Towers, Torch Hotel and the Sheraton Hotel were spectacularly illuminated with the colors of the Golden Arrowhead, as the Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana in Qatar celebrated Guyana’s 60h Independence Anniversary in what was the first of a series of events that will be held throughout the year.
Guyana’s relationship with Qatar has evolved rapidly since the establishment of formal diplomatic ties in 1996. Centered on strategic investments, energy cooperation, and diplomatic alliances, the bilateral partnership has been cemented by the opening of Guyana’s embassy in Doha and opening of Qatar’s Embassy in Guyana and major Qatari investments in the South American nation’s growing economy.
The relationship between Guyana and Qatar has grown beyond the opening of Embassies, the interaction between the leaders is no longer constrained by formal diplomatic protocol. Instead, these engagements are held in a very casual and friendly atmosphere.
Qatar has sent several delegations to Guyana recently and Guyana has reciprocated and there have also been several interactions at the level of the Head of States. In April this year, His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali and His Highness, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar had an official phone call. President Ali expressed full solidarity of the people of Guyana to the State of Qatar and assured the Amir that Guyana completely condemns all attacks on Qatar and assured the Amir that Guyana stands strongly in support of Qatar.
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