EXIM Chairman John Jovanovic Visits Guyana, Highlights American Investment Powering Guyana’s Energy Future

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA - On April 9, EXIM Chairman and President John Jovanovic traveled to Guyana for a full day of high-level engagement, underscoring the strength of the U.S.-Guyana relationship. The visit included a tour of the Wales gas-to-energy project site, meetings with senior government leaders, and engagement with Guyana's private sector.

At the project site in Wales, Chairman Jovanovic toured the construction area alongside members of the Lindsayca team, seeing firsthand how U.S. financing is helping transform Guyana's energy future. Once completed, the project will deliver immediate benefits for the Guyanese people-including electricity bills cut roughly in half, a sharp reduction in blackouts, and a reliable power supply; all while supporting and creating hundreds of American jobs.

Following the site visit, President Dr. Irfaan Ali hosted Chairman Jovanovic and the EXIM delegation for a working lunch at State House. Discussions focused on the gas-to-energy project, other EXIM-supported investments in Guyana. The meeting built on the March 2025 Memorandum of Understanding signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Ali to deepen the U.S.-Guyana strategic partnership across energy, trade, investment, and territorial integrity. President Ali was joined by senior Cabinet officials and Brigadier Omar Khan, Chief of Defense Staff of the Guyana Defense Force. U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot also participated in the meeting.

Chairman Jovanovic also met with leaders from Guyana's private sector, including representatives from AmCham Guyana, the Private Sector Commission, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Women's Chamber of Commerce, alongside Ambassador Theriot and Embassy officials. The discussion focused on strengthening commercial ties between U.S. and Guyanese companies and how EXIM can support viable projects that advance energy security, infrastructure development, and economic growth. Chairman Jovanovic outlined EXIM's mission, strategic priorities, and role in helping American exporters compete while supporting Guyana's next phase of development.

The United States has a clear strategic interest in deepening this relationship and EXIM is delivering. Through projects like the Wales gas-to-energy initiative and continued engagement with government and private-sector partners, EXIM is ensuring American exporters remain competitive while helping Guyana build reliable infrastructure, strengthen energy security, and deliver lasting benefits for its people.

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