“We’re not just cheering you on, we’re very proud to be your partner” – US EXIM Chair

…deepens Guyana partnership, backs GTE-2, deepwater port, housing projects

President Irfaan Ali on Monday said the United States Export-Import Bank (US EXIM) has reaffirmed its commitment to Guyana’s development agenda, with discussions in New York focusing on the completion and financing of major energy, infrastructure and housing projects.

Ali made the disclosure following a working meeting with US EXIM Bank Chair John Jovanovic, during which the two sides reviewed a portfolio of existing and proposed projects. The discussions included the Gas-to-Energy (GtE) Project, the proposed second phase of the initiative, the planned deepwater port, affordable housing, security, the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) and the Lethem Airport Project. Ali said the meeting demonstrated the strengthening relationship between Guyana and US EXIM, while noting that the bank was prepared to work with Guyana and other international stakeholders to find solutions for existing projects and advance new investments.