Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, and Branch Heads recently received a high-level French Senate delegation at Defence Headquarters. The delegation was led by Chairman of the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces Committee, Senator Cédric Perrin, accompanied by Vice Chairman Senator André Guiol and committee member, Senator Olivier Cigolotti.
During the courtesy call, Brigadier Khan welcomed the delegation and outlined key national and regional security concerns. Discussions focused on issues such as migration, drug trafficking, and other transnational challenges affecting stability across the Guiana Shield. He highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Guyana and France to address these shared challenges, noting that security collaboration has long been a positive feature of bilateral relations.
In response, Senator Perrin reaffirmed France’s respect for Guyana’s sovereignty and reiterated support for the peaceful resolution of the border controversy with Venezuela before the International Court of Justice. Senator Cigolotti also emphasized the value of closer collaboration, particularly given the shared geographic space and strategic interests of Guyana and French Guiana.
The visit underscored the commitment of both Guyana and France to advancing security cooperation, promoting regional stability, and fostering mutual respect and shared objectives.
