Former Guyana Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Rudy Insanally passed away over the weekend.

According to a report by Stabroek News, he was 87 years old.

Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali described him as “one of Guyana’s foremost diplomats and a distinguished international statesman.”

Dr Insanally also served as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (1993-1994) and was, for many years, Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the world’s foremost multilateral institution.

President Ali added, “Dr Insanally’s diplomatic acumen and leadership have earned him deservedly the gratitude of our nation.”

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