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Local companies wanting to do business with the United Kingdom have been given a boost with news that a trade office has been opened here.According to the British High Commission,Justin Hunter Dolphins Jersey, the move is part of the United Kingdom government’s strategy to increase its presence in key growth markets.The United Kingdom Trade and Investment (UKTI) Office,Brian Dawkins Eagles Jersey, which officially opened Monday at the Commission’s office on Main Street in Georgetown,Ron Brooks Eagles Jersey, will cover Guyana and Suriname,Bob Griese Dolphins Jersey, and will provide support to UK companies that want to do business in the two countries and guidance to local producers wishing to invest in the UK.“UKTI is a UK Government department that works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success and competiveness in international markets as well as encourage overseas companies to invest in the UK as the global partner of choice,Reggie White Eagles Jersey,” the Commission said yesterday.The British High Commission in Georgetown is the only UK Diplomatic post in Guyana. The High Commission is responsible for all aspects of the bilateral relationship with Guyana including collecting visa applications from Guyanese wishing to travel to the UK or its overseas territories and for issuing British passports.In June,Jermon Bushrod Dolphins Jersey, during the celebrations of the Queen’s birthday and her 60th year on the throne,Brandon Doughty Dolphins Jersey,British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre had said that the High Commission in Georgetown would be setting up a Trade and Investment office to help deepen economic links in a more structured and systematic way by enhancing two-way trade and investment flows.He said the office would cover both Guyana and Suriname and represents a significant investment in both countries at a time of continued austerity in the UK.Guyana trades sugar,Chris Watt Chargers Jersey, rice and lumber among other items with the UK. |
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