US EditionGuyana’s president is to be sworn in for a second term as oil wealth transforms the nation
- On Sunday, Irfaan Ali was inaugurated for his second term as Guyana's president following his official confirmation as the victor in last week's elections.
- Ali's victory resulted from the People's Progressive Party securing a parliamentary majority amid growing international attention on Guyana's recent offshore oil discoveries.
- Ali, a 45-year-old urban planner, pledged to continue social programs funded by oil wealth while beginning free college tuition this month and overseeing infrastructure projects.
- The U.S. State Department extended its congratulations to Ali and signaled its willingness to collaborate on enhancing energy security and backing Guyana's sovereignty, especially concerning the contested Essequibo area.
- Ali's renewed leadership suggests a focus on expanding the economy and social welfare, with the next five years described as critical for national progress amid sustained geopolitical tensions.
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Georgetown, Guyana. Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, said this Sunday that his new government is preparing to accelerate oil exploration and that it will push for new contracts of participation that guarantee more wealth “for the people.” Ali was proclaimed re-elected on the eve of a second five-year term. His PPP/C party won 55% of the total, which guarantees him a majority in Parliament with 36 seats. “Our oil and gas sector will continue to gr…
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The Star Kuala LumpurGuyana's Irfaan Ali is sworn in for the second time as president
GEORGETOWN - Guyana's Irfaan Ali of the ruling People's Progressive Party on Sunday was sworn in for a second term as president of the oil-rich South American nation after his victory was ratified by the electoral commission. Read more at straitstimes.com.
PM Modi congratulates Guyanas President Irfaan Ali on election win - The Tribune
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, 'Heartiest congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on the resounding success in General and Regional elections. I look forward to further strengthening India-Guyana partnership anchored in strong and historical people-to-people ties.'
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