Speaking at the Conference of American Armies (CAA) in Brazil, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Omar Khan has called for a renewed commitment to peace and democracy.
Brigadier Khan is currently representing Guyana at the CAA, a regional gathering with the primary goal of strengthening integration and cooperation among the armies of the Americas.
Established in 1960, the CAA aims to protect and promote peace, democracy, and freedom across the Americas.
During the conference, Khan, in his address, urged the forum to recommit to the core goals of the CAA and to denounce any attempts that threaten these fundamental values.
A total of 29 countries are attending the conference, including full members across Latin and South America and the Caribbean. Observers include Spain and Portugal. Currently, the CAA comprises 23 member armies: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, United States of America, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago.
Brazil is the current president and host of the event.