Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, recently hosted courtesy calls from the Ambassadors of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea at Defence Headquarters, Base Camp Ayanganna, as part of the Guyana Defence Force’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral defence partnerships.
During the visit by Her Excellency Yang Yang, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, discussions centred on enhancing cooperation in key areas such as training and the potential acquisition of defence equipment to support the GDF’s operational capabilities. Ambassador Yang expressed China’s continued commitment to supporting Guyana’s national defence development and reaffirmed the strong legacy of collaboration built by her predecessors.
Subsequently, Brigadier Khan welcomed His Excellency Seijoong Kwon, the South Korean Ambassador accredited to Guyana and based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The engagement provided an opportunity to explore the evolution of defence relations between the two countries, with discussions focusing on defence acquisitions, the importance of domain awareness in addressing emerging threats, and the possibility of future exchange visits between the GDF and the Republic of Korea’s defence institutions.
Both courtesy calls reflect the Guyana Defence Force’s commitment to strengthening international defence ties through open dialogue, mutual cooperation, and strategic engagement aimed at enhancing national security and regional stability.
