Georgetown: Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud met with Mexican Ambassador to Guyana, Franciso Olguin to discuss closer collaboration between Guyana and Mexico with regards to environmental matters.
Present also at the meeting were 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.
During a brief comment at the Ministry of the Natural Resources and the Environment, on Brickdam, Minister Persaud said that the meeting was aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries with regards to natural resources and the environment.
He said Guyana was invited to attend the 19th meeting of the XIX forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin American in Mexico to discuss concrete measures and practical solutions to deal with challenges as it relates to the environment and natural resources.
Minister Persaud noted that the meeting will also seek to strengthen ties to develop the oil and gas sector. The Minister along with other technical officers will be attending the meeting from March 12 to 14.
Over the years, Mexico has contributed towards local development. In 2011, an MOU was inked between the two countries for the establishment of a consultative mechanism that focused on all aspects of bilateral relations the two countries share, including political, economic, scientific, technical and cultural.
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