GDF hosts high-level engagements with China, South Korea ambassadors

…discuss defence training, equipment acquisition

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, recently hosted separate courtesy calls from the Ambassadors of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea at Defence Headquarters, Base Camp Ayanganna, as part of ongoing efforts by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to advance bilateral military cooperation. In a release on the GDF’s social media page, it was stated that the engagements marked a continuation of the GDF’s strategic initiative to boost international partnerships in the defence sector, with a focus on capacity building, equipment acquisition and regional security collaboration.

During her visit, China’s Ambassador to Guyana, Yang Yang, held discussions with Brigadier Khan centred on strengthening military-to-military cooperation. Talks included opportunities for enhanced training support and the potential procurement of defence equipment to improve the GDF’s operational readiness. Ambassador Yang reaffirmed China’s longstanding commitment to Guyana’s national defence development and expressed a desire to build on the legacy of collaboration established by her predecessors.
Brigadier Khan also welcomed South Korea’s Ambassador to Guyana, Seijoong Kwon, who is based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Their discussions focused on the evolution of bilateral defence relations, with emphasis placed on the importance of domain awareness in responding to modern security challenges. The two sides also explored prospects for future defence acquisitions and institutional exchange visits between the GDF and South Korean defence agencies.
The GDF noted that both engagements underscore the Force’s dedication to fostering international defence relations through dialogue and cooperation. These partnerships it said, are critical to enhancing Guyana’s security posture and supporting regional peace and stability.