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The Speaker of the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana, Hon. Manzoor Nadir, M.P., has led a distinguished delegation to Beijing, China, from August 19 to 28, 2024. The delegation was invited by His Excellency Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee of China, to participate in the Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the NPC's affiliation with the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the 2024 Seminar on the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Parliaments of Developing Countries.

The Guyanese delegation, led by Hon. Speaker Nadir, includes Hon. Faizal Jaffarally, M.P.; Hon. Christopher Jones, M.P.; and Ms. Carlleta Charles, Parliamentary Executive Officer. The program will feature high-level meetings with HE Zhao Leji and Hon. Tulia Ackson, President of the IPU, as well as other distinguished leaders.

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, the seminar will focus on crucial discussions, including upholding peace and stability, synergizing development strategies, respecting diversity, and fostering a development democracy suited to national conditions. Hon. Faizal Jaffarally, M.P., is scheduled to deliver a presentation during these discussions.

The relationship between China and Guyana has a rich history of developmental collaboration. This visit further underscores the strong and enduring partnership between the two nations, particularly in the pursuit of sustainable development goals.

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