GUYANA Defence Force Chief- of -Staff Commodore Gary Best and Chinese Ambassador Yu Wenzhe have inked a military aid agreement to the tune of five million Yuan Renminbi (US$ 785, 163). This aid reflects similar assistance provided over the years, geared at enhancing the GDF’s defence capabilities. At the ceremony at Base Camp Ayanganna, Commodore Best highlighted the good relations which the Guyana Defence Force and the People’s Liberation Army of China have enjoyed. He said the Force continues to be grateful for the assistance it has received and pledged commitment to the bilateral arrangements the two armies share.

Ambassador Yu Wenzhe described the bilateral relationship between the two armies as excellent, particularly in the areas of training and high-level seminars. He added that this recent aid is another gesture of friendship and solidarity which Guyana and China enjoy.