The evolution of Guyana’s relations with India and People’s Republic of China

The article examines the relationship between the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and two powerful eastern states. The author shows the history of this cooperation, which began in the second half of the 20th century. The article consistently analyzes the main milestones in bilateral relations and contains a research of the key aspects of agreements between the Republic of Guyana, China and India, and also pays attention to differences in the specifics of bilateral relations. The conclusion summarizes the results of the long-term policy of cooperation between these countries.

Keywords

Guyana, China, India, foreign policy, investments

Received

20.08.2020

Publication date

14.01.2021

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33767

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GOST	Belozerov Y. The evolution of Guyana’s relations with India and People’s Republic of China // Latin America – 2021. – Issue 1 C. 49-62 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://latamerica-journal.ru/S0044748X0012770-6-1 (circulation date: 26.04.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S0044748X0012770-6
MLA	Belozerov, Yaroslav "The evolution of Guyana’s relations with India and People’s Republic of China." Latin America 1 (2021):49-62. DOI: 10.31857/S0044748X0012770-6
APA	Belozerov Y. (2021). The evolution of Guyana’s relations with India and People’s Republic of China. Latin America (1), pp.49-62 DOI: 10.31857/S0044748X0012770-6

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