The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is an international chamber of commerce that is aiming at strengthening the economic ties between Suriname and Guyana.Suriname Herald, Suriname en Guyana slaan handen ineen voor oprichting Kamer van Koophandel, 31 August 2023 The SGCC was lanced on 24 February 2024.Dagblad Suriname, President Santokhi woont start Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce in Guyana bij, 25 February 2024
On 30 August 2023 the SGCC held its first, virtual stakeholders meeting with representatives from Surinamese and Guyanese companies.Ministry Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation, Suriname en Guyana werken aan Chamber of Commerce, 30 August 2023 The meeting was organized by Henna Soerdjoesing, the director of the Surinamese ministry Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation (BIBIS). Some of the other attendees were Surinamese minister of Foreign Affairs, Albert Ramdin, and Guyanese ambassador Virjanand Depoo. On 3 January 2024 Rahul Lildhar was presented as chief executive officer (CEO).Stabroek News, New CEO appointed for Suriname- Guyana Chamber of Commerce, 4 January 2024
Next to bi-national trade relations, the SGCC promotes trade relations of both countries at foreign venues, like in May 2024 in Houston, Texas, at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).Guyana Chronicle, Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce showcases regional business strength at Offshore Technology Conference, 15 May 2024 At the inaugural bi-national trade event from 5 to 9 June 2024, Paramaribo hosts the biggest Guyanese trade delegation ever.Newsroom Guyana, Suriname-Guyana Chamber to host record-breaking Trade Delegation in Suriname from June 5, 30 May 2024 United News, Guyana met grootste handelsdelegatie ooit naar Suriname voor eerste bijeenkomst SGCC, 30 May 2024 In July 2024, the government's financing arm, the Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA), signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation with the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce.De Ware Tijd, Suriname-Guyana Kamer van Koophandel tekent MOU’s met partners, 19 July 2024
See also Economy of Guyana and of Suriname List of company registers Chamber of Commerce and Factories Ghana-Suriname Chamber of Commerce Suriname-India Chamber of Commerce and Industry Suriname-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
External links Official website
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