Guyana–United Kingdom relations
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Guyana–United Kingdom relations encompass the diplomatic, economic, and historical interactions between the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 26 May 1966.[1]
Both countries share common membership of the Atlantic Co-operation Pact,[2] the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization, as well as the CARIFORUM–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement.[3] Bilaterally the two countries have a Double Taxation Convention,[4] and an Investment Agreement.[5]
History
The UK governed Guyana from 1803 to 1966, when Guyana achieved full independence.
Economic relations
From 29 December 2008 until 30 December 2020, trade between Guyana and the UK was governed by the CARIFORUM–European Union Economic Partnership Agreement, while the United Kingdom was a member of the European Union.[6]
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the UK and the CARIFORUM states signed the CARIFORUM–United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement on 22 March 2019. The CARIFORUM–UK Economic Partnership Agreement is a continuity trade agreement, based on the EU free trade agreement, which entered into force on 1 January 2021.[7][3] Trade value between CARIFORUM states and the United Kingdom was worth £5,108 million in 2022.[8]
Resident diplomatic missions
- Guyana maintains a high commission in London.[1]
- The United Kingdom is accredited to Guyana through its high commission in Georgetown.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Diplomatic Relations". Guyana High Commission UK. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ Politi, James (19 September 2023). "US unveils Atlantic co-operation pact". Financial Times. Washington D.C. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b Partington, Richard (22 March 2019). "UK secures post-Brexit trade deal with group of Caribbean countries". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ HM Revenue and Customs (14 February 2007). "Guyana: tax treaties". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
- ^ "Guyana - United Kingdom BIT (1989)". UN Trade and Development. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "EU - CARIFORUM States". World Trade Organization. Archived from the original on 31 August 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ Department for International Trade; Hollingbery, George (22 March 2019). "UK signs trade continuity agreement with Caribbean countries". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Department for International Trade (3 November 2022). "UK trade agreements in effect". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 17 January 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "British High Commission Georgetown". GOV.UK. Archived from the original on 1 June 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.