Guyana positioned as key destination for Qatari investment
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has positioned Guyana as a strategic destination for Qatari investment, highlighting the country’s geographic advantage and growing market potential during an official telephone engagement with His Highness, Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, earlier this week.
According to a statement from the president’s office, Dr Ali underscored Guyana’s potential as a hub for investment, particularly amid ongoing global disruptions affecting infrastructure and economic activity in parts of the Middle East.
“The president also offered Guyana as an important destination from a geographic and market position for Qatar,” the statement noted, while referencing the broader implications of conflict on global supply chains and economies.
During the engagement, President Ali conveyed the full solidarity of the people of Guyana with the State of Qatar and strongly condemned attacks against the Gulf nation and members of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
He also highlighted the importance of building resilient and forward-looking partnerships amid increasing global uncertainty.
In response, the Amir expressed appreciation for Guyana’s support, signalled Qatar’s strong interest in deepening bilateral co-operation across several priority areas, including investment, human capital development, technology, food security and critical infrastructure.
The engagement comes as Guyana continues to promote itself as a strategic logistics and storage hub in the Western Hemisphere.
President Ali recently noted that geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, have exposed the fragility of global supply chains, especially with disruptions affecting key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.
He explained that challenges in marine transportation, insurance, and the movement of essential commodities, including food, fertiliser, and petrochemicals, have underscored the need for countries to develop reliable and diversified supply networks.
Against this backdrop, the president pointed to Guyana’s unique geographic position, with direct Atlantic access and proximity to major markets such as Brazil, as a significant advantage.
He said the country is well-placed to support regional and international demand through the large-scale storage facilities capable of holding critical supplies for extended periods.
Dr Ali further noted that Guyana’s expanding oil and gas sector, along with its natural resources and regional trade arrangements, strengthens its capacity to emerge as a key logistics and energy support hub.