SESSION AGENDA

• Overview of the purpose of the forum
• Introduction of the SGCC Secretariat and Board Members in attendance
• Brief overview of SGCC's role in advocacy and bilateral business facilitationStrategic Context
• Recap of SGCC's recent meeting with H.E. Dr. Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of the Republic of Suriname

• Overview of SGCC's current advocacy priorities and objectives

Agenda Item 1: Trade Facilitation, Connectivity & Infrastructure
Discussion on cross-border transport and logistics, including the Canawaima Ferry, future bridge connectivity, border efficiency, and other infrastructure challenges impacting trade.

Agenda Item 2: Double Taxation Between Suriname & Guyana
Discussion on the practical impacts of the absence of a Double Taxation Agreement, challenges faced by businesses, and priorities for future policy dialogue.

Agenda Item 3: Trade Regulations, Standards & Market Access
Identification of regulatory barriers, compliance challenges, standards requirements, customs procedures, and areas where greater information sharing or harmonisation is needed.

Agenda Item 4: Investment Climate & Ease of Doing Business
Discussion on administrative processes, investment barriers, licensing, permits, banking, labour, government services, and opportunities to improve the business environment for cross-border investment.

Agenda Item 5: Strengthening Public–Private Collaboration
Discussion on priority areas for engagement between government and the private sector, mechanisms for ongoing dialogue, and how SGCC can best support policy development and business facilitation.Any other business: Only based on pre-filled form submissionsAgenda Item 6:

Practical Recommendations & Proposed Solutions
Consolidation of member recommendations and priority actions for inclusion in SGCC's advocacy case study and future government engagement.