In what was described as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between Guyana and Brazil, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan recently met with Chief of the Joint General Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire and Chief of Strategic Affairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Brigadier Walcyr Josué de Castilho Araujo.
A release from the GDF said that the meeting, held as part of the ongoing efforts to expand strategic relations, underscored the commitment of both nations to fostering cooperation in various areas including defence and strategic affairs.
This meeting, the release said, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing diplomatic efforts between Guyana and Brazil, reflecting a shared vision for a secure and cooperative future.
In the wake of threats from Venezuela there has been stepped up defence diplomacy by the GDF.