Germany–Guyana relations are bilateral relations between Germany and Guyana. Relations have existed since 1966 and are described by the German Federal Foreign Office as "friendly and free of problems".[citation needed]
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Diplomatic relations
editSince the year of Guyana's independence, 1966, diplomatic relations have existed with the Federal Republic of Germany and later Reunited Germany. On September 16, 2016, the 50th anniversary of mutual relations was celebrated.[1]
Germany does not maintain an embassy in Guyana; the German Embassy in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is responsible. There is a German Honorary Consul in Georgetown.[2] Guyana does not maintain an embassy in Germany. The embassy in Brussels in Belgium is responsible for relations with Germany.[3]
Economy and development
editIn 1994, a bilateral agreement was concluded to protect and promote investment. Relations continue between Germany and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), of which Guyana is a member. In particular, projects are being pursued to promote the economy and protect the environment. In 2005, the G8 countries agreed to debt relief for numerous countries, which included Guyana.[4]
In development policy, funding for ecological and environmental projects have priority. Thus Germany finances u. a. Projects for rainforest protection, like the "Guyana Protected Areas System", since 1998.[5]
See also
editExternal links
editIndividual references
edit- ^ "Guyana and Germany working together to combat climate change -as they celebrate 50 years of bilateral relations". Department of Public Information, Guyana. 2016-09-17. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
- ^ "Deutsche Vertretungen zuständig für Guyana". Auswärtiges Amt (in German). Retrieved 2022-10-24.
- ^ Representations Guyana on the pages of the German Foreign Office
- ^ G8 finance ministers celebrate historic debt relief, Spiegel Online, June 11, 2005.
- ^ "German Embassy Port of Spain - Diplomatic relations between Guyana and Germany". 2016-09-28. Archived from the original on 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2022-10-24.