PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali on Friday agreed to advance a broad development, trade and economic agenda aimed at deepening bilateral ties and strengthening integration between their countries.

The agreement followed high-level talks between the two leaders in Trinidad, where they outlined priority areas for cooperation, including food security, investment, energy integration, technology exchange, human capital development and security.

As part of the initiative, Persad-Bissessar is expected to undertake an official visit to Guyana, while a joint working group — with participation from the private sector in both countries — will be established to address development challenges and unlock new economic opportunities.

The leaders also agreed to move towards removing trade barriers and improving competitiveness, signalling a push to enhance the ease of doing business between the two Caricom member states.

Ali, who delivered the feature address at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce Annual Business Meeting Outlook 2026/2027, underscored the importance of closer collaboration, particularly in the energy sector.

The meeting, held under the theme “Strengthening Trinidad and Tobago-Guyana Energy Collaboration in a New Regional Energy Era” at the Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre, brought together key public and private sector stakeholders.

Ali also thanked Persad-Bissessar for her government’s support for Guyana’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, expressing appreciation on behalf of the Guyanese people.