Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan on Wednesday met with the Ambassador of Argentina to Guyana Mr Luis A. Martino at his Brickdam Office to discuss a cooperation project which involves the equipping and training of staff for the forensic laboratory.According to a release, Ramjattan informed Ambassador Martino that Guyana would welcome training assistance for the staff at the Guyana Forensic Laboratory and the Guyana Police Force in the areas of the preservation of biological samples for DNA study and Computer forensics.
The ambassador indicated Argentina’s willingness to assist Guyana in the two areas mentioned. Ramjattan also underscored that piracy has being affecting Guyana’s fishermen and he intends to strengthen the Maritime Wing of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to combat the scourge. He asked the Argentine Ambassador to share with Guyana his country’s experience and expertise in combating piracy.

Ambassador Martino asserted that Argentina has a lot of experience in the area of fighting piracy and has acceded to Ramjattan’s request for assistance. The two officials also discussed the Argentina’s House of Justice (HOJ) initiatives, which provide vital social services to citizens in need of such services, and the possibility of Guyana benefitting from Argentina’s assistance in the areas of best practices among others. The Vice President shared his vision of having a House of Justice (HOJ) located initially in Regions 2 and 10 in Guyana subsequent to Local Government Elections, so that Guyanese citizens could have proper access to needed social services. Ambassador Martino stated that he would make arrangements for an exploratory mission from Argentina to be in Guyana with regard to the areas of cooperation discussed between him and the minister.