President Dr Irfaan Ali says foreign direct investment (FDI) in Guyana has risen to approximately 35% of the country’s GDP, citing it as evidence of growing global confidence in Guyana’s economy and governance. Speaking at the Guyana–Canada Business Forum on Friday, Ali links the increase in investment inflows to the confidence of international investors in Guyana’s development path. Both outlets report that Ali characterizes the scale of investment as a “powerful indicator” of improving perceptions abroad. The articles focus on Ali’s remarks and do not provide additional breakdowns of the investment sectors, changes over time, or supporting data from specific institutions. They also do not detail any policy measures announced at the forum. Overall, the reports present the same core claim: Ali publicly states that FDI has surged to about 35% of GDP and interprets this as reflecting stronger investor confidence in Guyana.