The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) today welcomed a United States Staff Delegation led by Counsel at the Senate Armed Services Committee Ms. Meredith Werner, for a series of engagements aimed at reinforcing the strong defence partnership between Guyana and the United States.
The delegation, comprising senior advisers and professional staff from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, was received at Defence Headquarters, Base Camp Ayanganna, where they met with the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS. Also participating in the discussions were National Security Adviser Mr. Gerry Gouveia, Director of the National Intelligence and Security Agency Colonel Sheldon Howell, and Director of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, Mr. James Singh.
The roundtable discussions focused on mutual areas of interest, ongoing collaboration, and opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of Guyana’s national defence and security objectives.
Following the meeting, the delegation visited the Guyana Coast Guard Ship Hinds and the Maritime Operations Center, where they were given a general overview of the GDF’s maritime responsibilities and capabilities.
The visit underscored the enduring and strategic nature of the relationship between the Guyana Defence Force and the United States, built on shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to regional stability.
