Guyana, UK, sign agreement for defense cooperation

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral defence cooperation, marking a significant step in strengthening military ties between the two nations.

The signing followed a high-level engagement led by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, who received the UK’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker, during a courtesy visit at the Office of the President on Friday.

Ali emphasised the importance of the UK-Guyana partnership, highlighting shared values such as democracy, the Rule of Law, and mutual respect. He welcomed the agreement as a timely and strategic development in the context of regional and global security dynamics.

In brief remarks, Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, noted that the MoU outlines several areas for enhanced collaboration, including training, information sharing, cybersecurity, humanitarian exercises, and defence acquisition. Read more