Guyana, Mexico strengthening ties

Robert_PersaudGeorgetown: Guyana will be represented at the upcoming 19th meeting of the XIX forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America, to be held in Mexico. Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud and a delegation will be attending the meeting from March 12 to 14 to discuss concrete measures and practical solutions to deal with challenges as it relates to the environment and natural resources.

Also participating in the meeting was Commissioner of the Protected Areas Commission, Damian Fernandes and other environmental officers.

Already, the ministry is receiving support from Mexico for the Three Parks Initiative (TPI) which involves the full restoration of the National Park, Zoological Park and the Botanical Gardens.

Persaud said the meeting was aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries with regards to natural resources and the environment.