President receives enthusiastic welcome from Guyanese diaspora in Brooklyn, Queens

Members of the Guyanese diaspora joined President Dr Irfaan Ali in Brooklyn

On Tuesday evening, the Head of State attended a lively social mixer at the Hibiscus Restaurant on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, where he connected with numerous expatriates. He also engaged the Guyanese community in a breakfast meeting in Brooklyn, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali and First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali engaging members of the Guyanese diaspora

At both gatherings, attendees passionately discussed the President’s vision for the nation’s development, covering a range of topics from education and healthcare to agriculture and the oil and gas sectors. Many raised important questions regarding initiatives to enhance local security.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali and First Lady Mrs. Arya Ali engaging members of the Guyanese diaspora

Significantly, members of the diaspora expressed their eagerness to explore ways in which they could return and contribute to Guyana’s progress, highlighting a strong desire to be part of the nation’s future.

President Dr. Irfaan Ali joins members of the diaspora in prayers during a breakfast meeting in Brooklyn

The President is in New York for this week’s United Nations General Assembly. He is also participating in several side events focused on key matters from food security, to climate change and energy security.

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