Brazil pivotal to country’s international posture, security – Pres. Granger
DPI, Guyana, Sunday, September 2, 2018
Commander of the Armed Forces, President David Granger says the relationship between Guyana and Brazil is pivotal to the country’s international posture and security.
The Head of State, who was speaking at his recent press conference on Friday, August 31 said it is well-known that there are Brazilian military officers in Guyana conducting training with members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at the Jungle Warfare School.
In relation to Petrobras, President Granger said the government has indicated to Brazil its willingness to have investments in the oil and gas sector.
“In fact, we would like to populate the maritime zone with many potential serious investors as possible, so that is being pursued,” the president stated.
Last year, Brazil responded positively to an invitation, issued by President Granger, for the South American Economic giant to participate in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, during his attendance at the MERCOSUR summit.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge had said this is an indication of growing confidence in this country’s oil sector.
The Foreign Affairs Minister views the involvement of Brazil in the local oil and gas sector as not only an economic boost but rather a comforting presence, given the threats from neighbouring Venezuela.
Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman had noted too that the two countries have been collaborators since the early eighties and expressed satisfaction for the re-engagement, given the benefits to be had by the country.
“Petrobras is a known world leader in production; as well as in the training and technical sides, they have decades of experience that we don’t have, and they can help train some of our people,” the minister noted.
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras, which was established in 1953, specialises in exploration and production, refining, marketing, transportation, petrochemicals, oil product distribution, natural gas, electricity, chemical-gas and biofuels.
By: Stacy Carmichael.
Image: Keno George.