{"id":17007,"date":"2024-03-05T00:56:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T00:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=17007"},"modified":"2024-03-05T00:56:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T00:56:47","slug":"president-irfaan-ali-addresses-st-lucia-parliament-calls-for-greater-cooperation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/president-irfaan-ali-addresses-st-lucia-parliament-calls-for-greater-cooperation\/","title":{"rendered":"President Irfaan Ali Addresses St. Lucia Parliament, Calls for Greater Cooperation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n\n<p><em>By Samuel<\/em> <em>Sukhnandan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Irfaan Ali of Guyana made a historic visit to Saint Lucia today, arriving as a special guest to mark the nation&#8217;s 45th Independence Anniversary celebration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a notable gesture, President Ali became the first visiting Caricom head of state to address the Saint Lucia Parliament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing a special joint sitting of the Saint Lucia Parliament, President Ali highlighted the profound historical and cultural ties that bind Guyana and Saint Lucia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Samuel-President-in-St-Lucia-1.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the shared heritage between the two nations, noting that many St. Lucians and Guyanese share common ancestry, fostering a deep-seated relationship that transcends borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ali underscored the importance of collaboration in confronting common challenges faced by both nations, such as climate change and food security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed the need for collective action to address these pressing issues, highlighting the imperative for Guyana and Saint Lucia to work together in solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In extending congratulations to the government and people of Saint Lucia on their 45th independence anniversary, President Ali reaffirmed Guyana&#8217;s commitment to advancing integration and cooperation within the region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Samuel-President-in-St-Lucia-2.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the significance of fostering strong bilateral ties and mutual support to promote the prosperity and well-being of both nations and the wider Caribbean community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While acknowledging the existing ties between Guyana and Saint Lucia, President Ali called for greater collaboration across various sectors, particularly in trade and investment within the private sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized the potential for enhanced economic cooperation to drive growth and development in both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Ali&#8217;s visit was at the invitation of his counterpart, Prime Minister Phillip J. 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