‘Goodwill & economic interests’ – Jagdeo says big vision underpins growing Guyana/ Brazil partnership

Through Guyana’s Linden to Lethem roadway, it is possible to travel from northern Brazil to Guyana’s capital city and main port, Georgetown.

That roadway is getting much-needed upgrades and Jagdeo said the Guyana Government envisions travellers and suppliers from northern Brazil using that roadway to get to the Atlantic Ocean in a short span of time. This is part of a plan to position Guyana as a major regional hub for trade.

That roadway is, however, just part of the “integration” of Guyana and Brazil.

He also said Guyana could produce excess power in a few years through a combination of its natural gas-fired power plant and hydropower projects. And that excess electricity can be used to supply power to Brazil.

The Vice President also believes that Guyana and Brazil can leverage each other’s strengths in the agriculture sector.

Jagdeo affirmed, “The integration projects are not based on good, friendly relationships.”

“… We have a bigger vision for the integration of Brazil and Guyana.”