The Union Cabinet on 22nd February approved the signing of the Air Services Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
- The Air Services Agreement will come into force after the exchange of diplomatic notes between the parties confirming that each party has completed the necessary internal procedure for entry into force of this Agreement.
- Indians have a sizeable presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group comprising about 40% of the population as per 2012 census. The signing of Air Services Agreement with Guyana will enable a framework for provision of air services between the two countries.
- On February 23, 1970, Guyana declared itself a “cooperative republic” and cut all ties to the British monarchy.
