Irfaan Ali
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana · Guyana · On the map · Politicians · Born 1980 · age 46
Mohamed Irfaan Ali is a Guyanese politician serving as the tenth and current president of Guyana since 2020. A member of the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), he previously served as the minister of Housing and Water from 2009 to 2015.
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2023“Our first line of defense is diplomacy. But we are also preparing for the worst case scenario ...”In their wordsIrfaan Ali (2023).“I have made it very clear that on the issue of the border controversy (with Venezuela), Guyana's position is non-negotiable.”In their words10 December 2023VOA“We are on the right side of international law, on the right side of ethics and on the right side of history.”In their wordsIrfaan Ali (2023) cited in: "Essequibo crisis: Guyana says oil producers moving ahead despite Venezuela's threats" in SCMP, 12 December“I have already made it clear that the ICJ (International Court of Justice) will determine the controversy surrounding the borders of Guyana and Venezuela.”In their words13 December 2023News 182022“I want to create new educational and work opportunities for young professionals in our country.”In their words1 January 2022Stabroek News2021“He (Imam Shaheed Mohamed) was instrumental in building the (Queenstown) mosque.”In their words18 September 2021Guyana Times2020Named President of GuyanaOfficefrom 2 August 20201980Born25 April 1980
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He is the first Muslim to hold the office, and is the second Muslim head of state in the Americas after Noor Hassanali of Trinidad and Tobago.
Country
Guyana
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1980 · age 46
