Guyana and New Zealand Sign Air Services Agreement
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February 14, 2019
The Cooperative Republic of Guyana has entered an Air Services Agreement with New Zealand.
The Agreement, which grants both States the right to conduct international air transport within a common framework, was signed by Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Carl B. Greenidge, and newly accredited High Commissioner Designate of New Zealand to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Anton Ojala.
![Featured Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Carl B. Greenidge and High Commissioner Designate of New Zealand to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, His Excellency Anton Ojala sign the Air Services Agreement.](https://i0.wp.com/dpi.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Featured.jpg?w=758&h=506&ssl=1)
![Photo 4 The Foreign Minister and High Commissioner celebrate the signing of the Air Services Agreement.](https://i0.wp.com/dpi.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Photo-4.jpg?w=364&h=251&ssl=1)
![Photo 3 Minister Greenidge and High Commissioner Ojala shortly after signing the Air Services Agreement.](https://i0.wp.com/dpi.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Photo-3-1.jpg?w=364&h=251&ssl=1)
![Photo 2 The Foreign Minister signs the Agreement while Foreign Service Officer, Mr. Royston Alkins looks on.](https://i0.wp.com/dpi.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Photo-2-1.jpg?w=558&h=501&ssl=1)
![Photo 1 His Excellency Anton Ojala sign the Air Services Agreement and Ms. Ruth Delany.](https://i0.wp.com/dpi.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Photo-1-2.jpg?w=564&h=501&ssl=1)
The signing of the Agreement stems from a joint desire to broaden international air transport opportunities and outlines the related parameters that will enhance competitive air transport services, trade and economic growth.
Guyana and New Zealand established diplomatic relations on September 1, 1974, and continue to enjoy strong relations.