Guyana is marking 60 years since it became a member of the United Nations with the commissioning of a commemorative postal stamp.

The stamp was commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with the United Nations Country Team in Georgetown, ahead of the anniversary on September 20.

Guyana was admitted as a UN member state on September 20, 1966.

The commemorative stamp features a map of Guyana alongside the official United Nations emblem and is intended to highlight the country’s longstanding partnership with the organisation.

Guyana has maintained engagement with the United Nations over the past six decades, with its representatives having held several positions of responsibility within the UN system.

These have included President of the General Assembly, President of the Security Council, Chair of the Council of Namibia and Judge on the International Court of Justice.

The government said Guyana’s commitment to multilateralism and the pursuit of a sustainable and peaceful world through cooperation is reflected in its collaboration with the United Nations.

It also reaffirmed its commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, which it said remain relevant 60 years after Guyana joined the organisation.

According to the government, the UN Charter and the organisation’s institutional machinery have played an important role in Guyana’s development, the preservation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the peaceful settlement of disputes with neighbouring countries.

The Government of Guyana also expressed appreciation for the cooperation and support the country has received through the United Nations, including its country team in Georgetown.

Guyana reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with the United Nations across its various areas of work in service to humanity.