GDF Chief of Staff, Chinese ambassador ink military aid pact

Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best and Chinese Ambassador Yu Wenzhe on Tuesday inked a military aid agreement valued US$785,163, the GDF said in a press release.

This aid, the release noted, reflects similar assistance provided over the years, geared at enhancing the GDF’s defence capabilities.

At a simple ceremony, Commodore Best highlighted the good relations which the GDF and the People’s Libera-tion Army of China have enjoyed.

He said the GDF  continues to be grateful for the assistance it has received and pledged commitment to the bilateral arrangements the two militaries share.

Ambassador Yu Wenzhe described the bilateral relationship between the two militaries as excellent, particularly in the areas of training and high level seminars.

The ambassador added that this recent aid is another gesture of friendship and solidarity which Guyana and China enjoy, the release concluded.