CHIEF of Defence Staff (CDS), Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, has been honoured with the prestigious Inter-American Defence Board (IADB) Medal in recognition of his distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to strengthening regional partnerships and advancing hemispheric security initiatives.

The award was presented by Major General Marco Antonio Reyes, Chairman of the IADB Council of Delegates, during a recent formal ceremony. Accepting the medal on behalf of Brigadier Khan was Military Attaché to the United States, Colonel Julius Skeete.

Brigadier Khan’s recognition underscores his role in fostering strategic military collaborations and reinforcing Guyana’s position in regional security frameworks. The IADB, an entity of the Organization of American States (OAS), plays a crucial role in defence and security co-operation across the Americas.

This latest accolade highlights Brigadier Khan’s ongoing efforts to enhance multilateral defence coordination, ensuring a collective approach to addressing security challenges in the hemisphere.