United States Department of War officials visited Guyana to meet with senior Government and defence leaders to strengthen and expand Guyana’s strategic partnership with the United States. Senior Advisor to the Secretary of War Patrick Weaver and Acting Assistant Secretary of War Joseph Humire (Americas Security Affairs) conducted key engagements, including with President Dr Irfaan Ali and Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan. In a release to the media, the US Embassy in Georgetown stated that discussions focused on US support for Guyana’s territorial integrity and collaboration to advance regional security and stability.
According to the Embassy, during the trip, Senior Advisor Weaver said, “Close coordination with regional partners is critical to advancing regional security. The US-Guyana partnership dates back to 1966, and it’s important that we strengthen our cooperation and help to support a sovereign and prosperous Guyana.”
“The United States and Guyana enjoy a longstanding security partnership that focuses on promoting a safe, sovereign, and prosperous Guyana, countering transnational criminal organisations, and advancing shared goals of peace and stability across the broader Caribbean and South America,” the release stated.
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