Guyana–Russia relations
Guyana |
Russia |
---|---|
Envoy | |
Ambassador Hamley Case | Ambassador Alexander S. Kurmaz |
Guyana–Russia relations are the
In 2005, both countries signed an agreement for visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports between the countries, and in 2010 Guyana unilaterally cancelled visa requirements for the Russian citizens.[1][2]
Soviet-era relations
The
In October 1985, the Soviet Union delivered three Mil Mi-8 helicopters to Georgetown for use by the Guyana Defence Force.[5] In the 1980s Guyana Airways operated a Tupolev Tu-154 passenger jet on lease from TAROM of Romania, and purchased three additional Tu-154s from the Soviet Union and Romania in a barter deal in exchange for bauxite.[5]
Russian Federation relations
Diplomatic ties
On 8 January 1992, Guyana recognised the
Economic ties
Many Guyanese students have gone abroad to Russia for higher education.[2] In 2003, Peoples' Friendship University of Russia and University of Guyana signed agreement on cooperation.[1] The Guyana Police Force was also provided short term training in Russia.[7]
In January 2006,
Ambassadors
Russian ambassadors to Guyana
- Pavel Sergiyev, appointed 27 July 2007[11][12]
- Nikolay Smirnov, 2015[13]
- Alexander S. Kurmaz, appointed December 2017 and non-resident ambassador of Barbados, Grenada, Saint Vincent, and Trinidad and Tobago (previous diplomatic service in Benin, India and Germany.)[14]
Guyanese ambassadors to Russia
- Laleshwar Singh, appointed 20 June 1995[15]
- Hamley Case, appointed 2018[16]
See also
- Foreign relations of Russia
- Foreign relations of Guyana
- List of Guyanese High Commissioners to the United Kingdom
- Mining in Guyana
References
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- ^ a b Ashby, Timothy (25 February 1986). "Moscow eyes Guyana" (PDF). The Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ "Russia-Guyana". Diplomatic missions of Russia - Embassy of Russia in Georgetown. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
- ^ "Russian Ambassador Calls on Foreign Minister – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation| Co-operative Republic of Guyana". Retrieved 2021-02-13.
- ^ "Over US$250M invested in bauxite since privatization". Stabroek News. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "RUSAL completes acquisition of Guyanese miner AMC" (Press release). Moscow: Rusal. 4 April 2006. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 2009-07-27.
- ^ "Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc". rusal.ru. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
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- ^ "New Russian Ambassador accredited". Government Information Agency. 12 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
- ^ "Russian Ambassador to Guyana calls on Speaker of the House | Parliament of Guyana". parliament.gov.gy. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
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- ^ "Hamley Case now Guyana's ambassador to Russia". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-02-13.