Guyana expresses confidence in India's ability to conduct the Games efficiently and achieve high standards

His Excellency The President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Honorable Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony in their speech expressed confidence in India's ability to conduct the Games efficiently and achieve high standards in every aspect. The Indian High Commission assured the gathering about the satisfactory progress of constructions as well as India's ability to conduct the Games with complete security to all delegates and visitors.

Earlier, the Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi arrived in Geargetown, Guyana from Trinidad. It was received at the airport by the President of the Guyana Olympic Association and his team. The Queen's Baton 2010 Delhi was driven under police escort to the hotel.

In the evening a reception was hosted by the Indian High Commission where H.E. the President of Guyana made a brief appearance. The Indian High Commissioner Mr Subit Mandal assured the gathering about the satisfactory progress of constructions as well as India's ability to conduct the Games with complete security to all delegates and visitors.

The Cooperative Republic of Guyana is baton’s only destination in mainland South America.