GDF officers represent Guyana at high-level CAA in Mexico

Senior officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recently represented the country at the closing session of the 36th Cycle of the Conference of American Armies (CAA), a major hemispheric security forum held in Mexico City that brought together army commanders and senior military leaders from across the Western Hemisphere.
Colonel General Staff Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts, MSM, attended the meeting on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, reaffirming Guyana’s active involvement in regional military cooperation and strategic dialogue. He was accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Loring Benons, Commanding Officer of the 31 Special Forces Squadron.
The CAA, which consists of commanders of 24 armies across the Americas, serves as a longstanding platform for senior army leaders to engage on shared security concerns, operational challenges, and opportunities for enhanced collaboration. This most recent cycle brought renewed attention to the evolving security landscape in the hemisphere.

Throughout the conference, delegates examined several high-priority issues, including interoperability among regional forces, strategic communication, humanitarian assistance and disaster response, cybersecurity readiness, and emerging regional threats. The discussions highlighted the need for shared approaches to strengthening defence capabilities amid an increasingly complex security environment.
Delivering remarks during one of the plenary sessions, Colonel Roberts underscored the importance of hemispheric cooperation and sustained dialogue among member states. He noted that the work of the 36th Cycle reaffirmed a collective commitment to peace, stability, democratic values, and readiness across the region. He also emphasised that Guyana remains fully aligned with initiatives aimed at bolstering regional security and deepening partnerships among member armies.
According to the GDF, Colonel Roberts’ participation reinforced Guyana’s role in shaping multinational defence conversations and contributing to shared approaches to security in the Americas. His presence at the high-level meeting further strengthened Guyana’s visibility and engagement within the Conference of American Armies, demonstrating the country’s commitment to collaboration, preparedness, and collective problem-solving in an era of regional security challenges.