Following closely behind the formation of American, British and Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Guyana, an India-Guyana Chamber of Commerce has now been formed, with Guyanese businessman and retired international cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan as its head.
Another businessman and retired cricketer, Steven Jacobs will serve as Vice Chairman of the business group.
The new business chamber will be looking to strengthen and cement ties between the corporate community in both Guyana and India and work along with the governments of the two countries in the areas of business development and support.
The formation of the new Chamber of Commerce coincides with the ongoing visit to Guyana by the Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
During a dinner to celebrate the visit of the high ranking Indian Government official, President Irfaan Ali called Guyana’s relationship with India “strong and respectful”.
He said the relationship is one in which both countries share similar values, adding that the time is right to enhance cooperation at the government-to-government level and with the private sectors of both countries.
President Ali and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo made separate official visits to India recently. The two countries have been looking to develop closer ties, with Guyana leaning to benefit from India’s expertise in a number of development areas related to the oil and gas sector.
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