Guyanese President Irfaan Ali recently asserted the US would receive preferential treatment in Guyana's oil and gas sector, which prompted an angry response from China. Ali's comments, made during a joint news conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighted growing US-Guyana ties, particularly regarding military support against Venezuela. Additionally, Ali criticized Chinese engineering during a visit to Suriname, claiming that projects, particularly road construction, were of poor quality. He expressed a need for increased American investment, noting that Chinese firms often dominate current projects despite their shortcomings.
President Ali emphasized that the US would receive preferential treatment in Guyana's oil and gas sector, directly contrasting this with China, amid heightened tensions.
Ali criticized Chinese engineering, stating that their roadwork was poorly executed and highlighting the need for better investment quality from foreign companies.
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