In a heartfelt statement, President Irfaan Ali expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ambassador Elizabeth Anne Harper, a distinguished diplomat and one of Guyana’s most esteemed citizens. President Ali praised her exemplary career in the Foreign Service, highlighting her unwavering dedication to advancing the nation’s interests.
Ambassador Harper served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the time of her death and had previously held the position of Director General within the same ministry. Renowned for her extensive knowledge and experience, she played a pivotal role in enriching every sphere of diplomacy in which she was involved.
As Guyana’s Ambassador to CARICOM, Harper represented her country with exceptional dignity and earned respect from colleagues throughout the region and beyond. President Ali noted her professional brilliance, as well as her engaging personality and warmth, which endeared her to all who knew her.
“Ambassador Harper was gifted with exceptional organizational skills, bringing clarity and order to every task she undertook,” President Ali remarked. “Her legacy of service, dedication, and excellence will continue to inspire generations to come.”
The President extended his deepest condolences to Harper’s family, relatives, former colleagues, and friends, emphasizing the monumental loss felt by the nation and the foreign service community. “Guyana has truly lost an outstanding citizen, and our Foreign Service has lost one of its finest ever,” he concluded.
Ambassador Harper’s contributions to diplomacy and her commitment to her country will be remembered as a beacon of inspiration for all Guyanese.
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