'Disruptions pose many challenges but offer opportunities too'
Global disruptions may pose many challenges to how the world operates but they also offer considerable opportunities, the Prime Minister of Guyana Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips said, giving the example of India's Vaccine Maitri that helped vulnerable countries at a time of need and propelled domestic manufacturing as well.
Guyana, which has produced legendary cricketers like Clive Llyod and fast bowling debutant Shamar Joseph who propelled the West Indies to a stunning Test victory over Australia last month, has close diplomatic relations and a unique tie to India. The Prime Minister shared that 40% of Guyana's population comprises people of Indian origin.
In his address at the summit, Phillips made a case for innovative and collaborative approach to meet common challenges being faced by nations across the world. «In the simplest of terms, global disruptions essentially change how the world operates. In today's world, disruptive forces such as technology, globalisation, and economic and demographic change, are constantly occurring,» the PM said.
He added that businesses, governments and individuals must be able to prepare, adapt and respond to these changes effectively which also present opportunities. «While these disruptions pose many challenges, they offer considerable opportunities. A key example can be seen right here. India, through its Vaccine Maitri diplomacy, which provided Covid-19 vaccines to countries around the world, including Guyana stands out as a shining example of creating opportunities out
