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The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Dr. Barton Scotland C.C.H, MP, met with a delegation led by the Hon. Luwellyn Landers, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, today Monday, June 29 in the Speaker’s Chamber, Public Buildings, Brickdam.
The exchange between the two men centred on accepted parliamentary practices and procedures in their respective countries. Discussions also focused on deepening the engagement and cooperation between the National Assembly of Guyana and the South African Parliament.
Minister Landers was accompanied by H.E. Ms. Maureen Modiselle, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa to the Cooperative Republic Of Guyana, Mr. Y. Maya, Deputy Director General, Latin America and the Caribbean, Ms. T. Fandane, Chief Director, Latin America and the Caribbean, Ms. Z. Ambien, Director Head of Office, Deputy Ministers Office,
Ms. P. Mtshali, Deputy Director, Public Diplomacy, Mr. T. Mudau, Counsellor, South Africa
High Commission, Port of Spain, Ms. A. Vorster, Secretary to the Director General and Ms. Y.
Synman Photographer.
The visitors were treated to a brief tour of the Chamber by Clerk of the National Assembly Mr.
Sherlock Isaacs who related several historical aspects regarding the Public Buildings and gave a
brief explanation of the Committee system of the National Assembly.
The Speaker thanked the delegation for their visit and expressed the hope that relations between
Guyana and South Africa remain strong.
South Africa and Guyana established diplomatic relations on 4th November, 1994. In February
2014, Guyana established a High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa. The High Commission
is currently headed by Ambassador Barbara Haley, the Acting High Commissioner.