Guyana and the Slovak Republic have committed to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on food processing and other investment opportunities.
This is according to a statement from the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest) following a meeting between Chief Investment Officer Peter Ramsaroop and newly-accredited Non-Resident Ambassador of Slovak Republic to Guyana, Katarina Tomková.
The engagement followed Ambassador Tomková’s recent presentation of her Letters of Credence to President Dr Irfaan Ali, formally marking the commencement of her diplomatic mandate in Guyana.
According to Go-Invest, discussions focused on expanding economic and investment cooperation between Guyana and Slovakia, with food processing identified as a key area of mutual interest.
The statement said Ambassador Tomková highlighted Slovakia’s long-standing history as a self-sufficient food-producing country, where a strong agricultural base has supported the growth of a robust food-processing industry.
“She noted that the sector today generates approximately €5 billion in annual revenues, employs 50,000 people, and comprises more than 3,500 companies, with meat and poultry processing and bakery products among the largest contributors in terms of revenue and employment,” the statement outlined.
The Ambassador also underscored Slovakia’s interest in deepening commercial partnerships, facilitating knowledge exchange, and pursuing long-term collaboration that delivers mutual economic benefits.
Meanwhile, Ramsaroop outlined Guyana’s ongoing national development agenda and reaffirmed the country’s openness to foreign investment, particularly in infrastructure, logistics, agro-processing, and technology—areas where European partners such as Slovakia can bring valuable expertise, innovation, and capital.
“The meeting underscored a shared commitment to leveraging diplomatic relations to support bilateral investment flows, enhance market access, and promote sustainable economic growth,” the statement added.
According to the missive, both sides expressed optimism about future cooperation frameworks, including trade missions, joint business forums, and initiatives to strengthen private-sector linkages between Slovak and Guyanese enterprises.
The discussions mark a new chapter in Guyana–Slovak Republic relations, with both countries committed to advancing trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation.
Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest.
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