Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Yu Wenzhe on Wednesday, on his first official function here, donated a quantity of military gear to Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Commodore Gary Best at Camp Ayanganna, Thomas lands.
The Government Information Agency (GINA) said in a press release that boots, bulletproof vests and army helmets were handed over in quantities of 1,400 each, and it was seen as a significant donation from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China.
The Chinese ambassador at the official handing over spoke of the overwhelming hospitality and friendship of the government, army and people of Guyana while reiterating his hopes for a wider and deeper collaboration that will see continued army visits and training courses for army personnel of the two countries.
Meanwhile, Commodore Best said that the donation follows previous gestures over the years which were geared at enhancing the GDF’s defence duties and internal security operations.
The Chief of Staff expressed appreciation on behalf of the Government of Guyana and the GDF as the People’s Republic of China and Guyana’s bilateral relations continue to thrive, the release concluded.
