–as Brigadier Khan engages China, Republic of Korea ambassadors
CHIEF of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, recently hosted courtesy calls from the Ambassadors of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea at Defence Headquarters, Base Camp Ayanganna, as part of the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF)’s ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral defence partnerships.
According to information from GDF, during the visit by Ambassador Yang Yang, discussions centred on enhancing co-operation in key areas such as training and the potential acquisition of defence equipment to support the GDF’s operational capabilities.
Ambassador Yang expressed China’s continued commitment to supporting Guyana’s national defence development and reaffirmed the strong legacy of collaboration built by her predecessors.

Subsequently, Brigadier Khan welcomed Ambassador Seijoong Kwon of the Republic of Korea, who is accredited to Guyana and based in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
“The engagement provided an opportunity to explore the evolution of defence relations between the two countries, with discussions focusing on defence acquisitions, the importance of domain awareness in addressing emerging threats, and the possibility of future exchange visits between the GDF and the Republic of Korea’s defence institutions,” GDF highlighted.
Both courtesy calls, according to GDF, reflect the commitment to strengthening international defence ties through open dialogue, mutual co-operation, and strategic engagement aimed at enhancing national security and regional stability.