On June 26, the Chinese Embassy in Guyana, the United Nations Office in Guyana and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana jointly held an event marking the International Day of Women in Diplomacy under the theme“Women in Diplomacy: Culture, Soft Power and Inclusive Leadership.”H.E. Ambassador Yang Yang, Ms. Jean Kamau, UN Resident Coordinator in Guyana, and Ambassador Donnette Streete of the Guyanese Foreign Ministry attended and delivered remarks. More than 50 people attended the event, including women diplomats in Guyana, as well as faculty members and students from the University of Guyana.

Ambassador Yang, citing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s remarks on the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, said that the diversity of civilizations is a defining feature of our world. In a complex and turbulent international landscape, all parties should uphold dialogue and inclusiveness, and enhance understanding and build consensus through exchanges between civilizations. She noted that diplomacy is not only communication between states, but also mutual understanding among civilizations and closer bonds between peoples. With empathy, resilience and openness, women diplomats help strengthen people-to-people bonds through cultural exchanges, bringing greater warmth to diplomacy and making global governance more inclusive.

During the event, women diplomats shared the cultural significance and diplomatic stories behind their traditional attire. Women members of the Chinese Medical Team in Guyana also shared their experiences of “White Coat Diplomacy.”Participants spoke highly of the event and expressed support for women’s greater participation and contribution in diplomacy and international affairs.