Guyana–Suriname relations

Guyana–Suriname relations

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Guyana – Suriname relations refer to the bilateral relations between Guyana and Suriname. Suriname has an embassy in Georgetown. Guyana has an embassy in Paramaribo.

There is an ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Suriname regarding the Tigri Area.

Both countries established diplomatic relations on November 25, 1975.

Both countries are full members of: Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, Group of 77, Group of African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, Non-Aligned Movement, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Organization of American States, Union of South American Nations, and of the United Nations.

References

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• "GUYANA–POLITICS-Jagdeo wants to deepen relations with Suriname". The Daily Observer. July 20, 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
• Griffith, Ivelaw Lloyd (June 2011). "The Re-Emergence of Suriname's Désiré (Desi) Bouterse: Political Acumen and Geopolitical Anxiety" (PDF). York College of The City University of New York. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
• "Enhanced Guyana/Suriname relations fuelled by common goals – Luncheon". Kaieteur News. February 25, 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2014.
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