The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends warm congratulations to Dr. Muhammad Ibrahim of Guyana on his election as Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) for the period 2026–2030.

The OECS Commission joins the Governments and peoples of the Caribbean Community in celebrating this significant achievement, which represents both a proud moment for Guyana and a recognition of the Caribbean’s longstanding contribution to agricultural innovation and sustainable development across the Americas.

Hon. John Osborne, Minister of Agriculture of Montserrat and Chairman of the OECS Council of Ministers of Agriculture, lauded his election:

Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules, hailed Dr. Ibrahim’s election as “a moment of renewed confidence in the Caribbean’s capacity for global agricultural leadership.” He noted that:

Dr. Jules reaffirmed the full cooperation and partnership of the OECS Commission with IICA under Dr. Ibrahim’s leadership, emphasizing the Organisation’s commitment to deepening collaboration in:

• advancing climate-resilient and technology-driven agriculture,

• promoting food and nutrition security as a regional public good, and

• strengthening institutional capacity and youth engagement in agri-innovation.

The OECS Commission expressed confidence that under Dr. Ibrahim’s stewardship, IICA will continue to be a beacon of technical excellence and hemispheric solidarity, fostering a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural future for all member states.