Guyana–Russia relations

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Guyana-Russia relations
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Ambassador Hamley CaseAmbassador Alexander S. Kurmaz

Guyana–Russia relations are the bilateral foreign relations between the Russian Federation and Guyana. Officially established in 1970, Russia has an embassy in Georgetown, and Guyana's non-resident ambassador to Russia is located in London.

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[edit]

Cheddi Jagan, a Marxist Socialist politician early in his career held communist countries in a positive light. His involvement with Soviet-allied countries since the 1950s attracted attention from Britain and the US during the Cold War.[3]

The Soviet Union and Guyana established diplomatic relations on 17 December 1970.[4]

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[edit]

Diplomatic ties[edit]

On 8 January 1992, Guyana recognised the Russian Federation as the successor state to the Soviet Union, after the latter's dissolution.[6] Russia has an embassy in Georgetown, and Guyana covers Russia from its High Commission in London.

Economic ties[edit]

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, Rusal reached an agreement with the government of Guyana to purchase 90% of the Aroaima Mining Company, leaving the government with a ten percent share.[8] The deal, according to Rusal, invested US$20 million in the bauxite mine, with mines in Berbice.[9][10]

Ambassadors[edit]

Russian ambassadors to Guyana[edit]

  • 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[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Russia - Guyana - The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana". guyana.mid.ru. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  2. ^ a b "Press Release – Guyana and Russia to improve relationship via multi sectoral approach". Department of Public Information. 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  3. ^ "Cheddi Jagan and Guyanese Overtures to the East: Evidence from the Czech National Archives | Wilson Center". www.wilsoncenter.org. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  4. ^ Ginsburgs, George; Slusser, Robert M. (1981). A calendar of Soviet treaties, 1958-1973. BRILL. p. 819. ISBN 90-286-0609-2. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
  5. ^ a b Ashby, Timothy (25 February 1986). "Moscow eyes Guyana" (PDF). The Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  6. ^ "Russia-Guyana". Diplomatic missions of Russia - Embassy of Russia in Georgetown. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  7. ^ "Russian Ambassador Calls on Foreign Minister – Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation| Co-operative Republic of Guyana". Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  8. ^ "Over US$250M invested in bauxite since privatization". Stabroek News. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc". rusal.ru. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  11. ^ "УКАЗ Президента РФ от 27.07.2007 N 979" (in Russian). Presidential Press and Information Office. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved 2008-10-11.
  12. ^ "New Russian Ambassador accredited". Government Information Agency. 12 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
  13. ^ "Russian Ambassador to Guyana calls on Speaker of the House | Parliament of Guyana". parliament.gov.gy. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  14. ^ "Ambassador of Russia - The Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana". guyana.mid.ru. Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  15. ^ Список руководителей дипломатических и консульских представительств зарубежных государств в России (in Russian). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. 7 July 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-21.
  16. ^ "Hamley Case now Guyana's ambassador to Russia". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-02-13.

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