Chief of Defence Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan recently visited France as part of the bilateral relations between the two countries and signed a security pact.
A release from the GDF today said that during this engagement, Khan signed a security agreement with his French counterpart aimed at enhancing military cooperation. The agreement underscores the commitment of both nations to work closely on regional defence and security matters.
In addition to this pivotal agreement, the release said that Khan held high-level meetings with the Chief of Defence Staff of the French Armed Forces Army General Thierry Burkhard and the Director of Foreign Relations and Strategy in the Ministry of Defence Major General Patrik Steiger. These discussions focused on strategic partnerships, collaborative defence initiatives, and shared security goals.
France continues to be an important strategic partner, and this visit marks a significant step in bolstering the existing partnership, the release said.
Sources say that aside from its interest in the security of French Guiana and the threatening postures of Venezuela, Paris is also keen on arms sales to Guyana.