ReadoutPrime Minister's OfficeOctober 14, 2026

Canada and Guyana discuss trade, investment and closer cooperation

The leaders plan to stay in touch as they explore stronger economic ties and cooperation ahead of a 2026 Commonwealth meeting.

Summary

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali discussed stronger trade and investment ties and opportunities for cooperation through a Canada-Guyana memorandum of understanding with the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

Carney commended Ali’s leadership on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. The leaders agreed to remain in close contact ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda next month.

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Source: Prime Minister of Canada

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