As stated by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali in New York on the margins of the 80th United Nations High-Level Week. They reaffirmed the strong partnership between both of our nations, highlighting ongoing cooperation to strengthen security, expand economic opportunity, and bolster regional stability.
The Secretary congratulated President Ali on his reelection and emphasized the importance of continued joint security and economic collaboration.
The Secretary also commended Guyana's support of a UN Support Office for Haiti and for backing the establishment of the new Gang Suppression Force. He reaffirmed support for Guyana's territorial integrity and further underscored U.S. commitment to deepening collaboration with the Guyana Defense Force to strengthen counternarcotics capabilities and enhance bilateral cooperation to address shared security challenges.
