Yugoslavia developed diplomatic interest in Guyana as a part of its prominent and active involvement in the Non-Aligned Movement.

As a European and Mediterranean country and the founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement Yugoslavia was suspicious of Cuban Tricontinental (African-Asian-Latin American) proposals and emphases within the movement which Belgrade perceived as indirect Soviet efforts to undermine Yugoslavia.

[5] At the same time Shridath Ramphal and Mirko Tepavac signed an agreement on technical cooperation which enabled citizens of Guyana to receive scholarships in Yugoslavia.

[5] In 5–8 March 1974 Guyana and Yugoslavia, together with Australia, Guinea, Jamaica, Sierra Leone and Suriname signed Agreement Establishing the International Bauxite Association.

[6] On 12 December 1974 Guyana and Yugoslavia, together with Algeria and Tanzania following the report of the International Civil Service Advisory Board jointly proposed a draft resolution to increase salaries and allowances within the United Nations salary framework.