Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, met with a visiting delegation from the United States of America (USA) at Base Camp Ayanganna, where discussions focused on strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. In a social media post on the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Facebook page, it was stated that the delegation included Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for the Western Hemisphere, Joseph Humire; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Barbara Feinstein; US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole D. Theriot; Country Director in the War Department, Lisa Jacobson de Abarca; Senior Defence Official at the US Embassy Security Cooperation Office, Commander Christopher Bernotovicius; and Operations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel David Garcia.
It noted Brigadier Khan expressed appreciation for the continued collaboration between the GDF and the US, noting that it has contributed to Guyana’s defence posture. He also acknowledged the US military flyover during the inauguration of President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, describing it as a symbol of partnership and commitment to regional stability. Following the meeting, the US team visited the GDF Coast Guard Headquarters, where they were received by Brigadier Khan and the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard. The delegation received a briefing on the benefits of the longstanding maritime security partnership, including vessel acquisitions, infrastructure projects and access to maritime domain awareness platforms. They also toured the Maritime Operations Centre and the GDFS Shahoud.
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