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Brazil, Guyana, Suriname look to deepen cooperation in oil and gas sector

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (R), Guyana President Irfaan Ali attend the the summit of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) in Georgetown, Guyana. Photo: PAP/EPA/NAZIMA RAGHUBIR.
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Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname have agreed to deepen discussions on cooperation in the oil and gas sector, according to a joint statement released by the countries on Thursday after a meeting between their presidents.

Guyana President Irfaan Ali said he expects Brazil’s state-run oil firm Petrobras to become more involved in exploration in his country, according to a statement by Brazil’s government.

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he would speak to Petrobras about possible partnerships with Guyana, where Exxon Mobil XOM.N has made major oil discoveries.

The South American nations have also committed to work “unceasingly” towards the maintenance of peace in the region, according to the statement, after Venezuela recently revived its claim to Guyana’s oil-rich Esequibo area.
Source: Reuters
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