Guyana delegation strengthens collaboration with India at Forensic Summit

A delegation from the Ministry of Home Affairs, led by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Andre Ally, was in India where they undertook a series of critical engagements to strengthen forensic science, criminal justice, and law enforcement collaboration between the two nations.

The visit was part of the implementation roadmap following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on January 17, 2025, between the Government of Guyana and India’s National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU).
The delegation took part in the All-India Forensic Science Summit 2025, held on April 14–15 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the theme “Role of Forensic Science in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws and Combating Terrorism.”
The event attracted global experts and policymakers focused on advancing forensic science as a critical pillar of national and international security.
During the valedictory ceremony, which was livestreamed via YouTube, the summit’s organisers presented a token of appreciation to Permanent Secretary Mr Andre Ally, recognising Guyana as one of NFSU’s key strategic international partners.

This symbolic gesture marked a milestone in the strengthening of Guyanese relations in forensic science and security cooperation.
As part of the summit, the delegation explored a comprehensive exhibition of emerging forensic technologies. Key highlights included digital forensics and mobile data extraction platforms; modern DNA profiling systems; 3D crime scene reconstruction tools; forensic toxicology analysers and evidence processing kits, and Smart biometric identification and surveillance systems.
These interactions exposed the Guyanese team to tools that could directly enhance operational capabilities within the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF).

Following the summit, the delegation held strategic talks with the Campus Director and Faculty Heads of NFSU, focusing on designing specialised certification programmes for Guyanese officers, and collaborative curriculum development in forensic psychology, criminal profiling, and cybercrime.
Focus was also placed on establishing joint research initiatives tailored to regional crime trends, and exploring the feasibility of Guyana hosting a regional training satellite campus of NFSU in the Caribbean.
These discussions are helping to shape a tailored roadmap for long-term academic, technical, and institutional collaboration.
The delegation also paid a courtesy call on the Joint Secretary, Dr Kaghal Matha Praphullachandra Sharmaat at India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi.
The meeting deepened bilateral dialogue and reflected a shared interest in security cooperation, international education, and scientific exchange. The MEA reaffirmed support for Guyana’s vision of becoming a regional hub for forensic training and expertise.
The Joint Secretary praised the growing bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting partner nations like Guyana through training, research, and capacity development in forensic and investigative sciences.
The delegation also visited the NFSU main campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, for hands-on sessions, lab tours, and further planning on operationalising a forensic curriculum framework; hosting regional certification programmes, and accessing advanced lab infrastructure and research networks.
This mission, the Ministry notes, represents a bold step in positioning Guyana as a regional leader in forensic science and law enforcement innovation.