GCCI meets with Belgian First Secretary for Political Affairs
– Discusses connecting with Belgian Business Associations to explore bilateral trade opportunities
Executive Members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) met with First Secretary of the Belgian Embassy in Jamaica—which also has responsibility for Guyana—Mr. Gaspard Van Goethem on November 27 and discussed strengthening bilateral trade relations with Belgium and closer ties between the Chamber and the Business Associations in Belgium.
President of the GCCI, Mr. Kester Hutson; Junior Vice President, Mr. Gavin Ramsoondar; Treasurer and Councillor, Mr. Brian Edwards, and Executive Member and Councillor, Mr. Richard Rambarran met with the Belgian official, whose intention was to gain a clearer understanding of Guyana and the business environment. He was provided insights into the Chamber’s history and role. The Chamber’s officials also highlighted the GCCI’s position as a trusted Business Support Organisation in Guyana, as well as the oldest and most prominent, with an excellent relationship with state agencies that support the business sector.
Mr. Van Goethem noted that based on his observations, Guyana is a promising destination for European investors. The GCCI’s Executives expressed their preference for companies to partner with Guyanese companies when entering the market. They proposed that Mr. Van Goethem connect the Chamber to the largest and most prominent BSO in Belgium, following which the Chamber will provide the Belgian companies with an overview of the opportunities in Guyana and the business landscape. This collaboration, it was noted, will allow Guyanese companies to tap into the European Market, which is an ambition that is being pursued by the Chamber.
