Colonel General Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts and a team of Officers on Wednesday welcomed French Captain (Navy) Laurent Martin and team for a courtesy call at Defence Headquarters, Base Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands.
A release from the GDF said that during discussions, Colonel Roberts thanked the French military for their assistance to the Guyana Defence Force in building ties with their counterparts in Paris. Agreements for increased joint training was also solidified with more units of the Force slated to be engaged.
Colonel Roberts acknowledged the trainings conducted since bilateral relationships were established and its positive effect on the Force.
Guyana and France have renewed their commitment to cooperate and mitigate shared challenges, the release said.
Captain Martin also visited Headquarters Coast Guard Ship Hinds where he and his team engaged Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard, Commander David Shamshudeen and other Coast Guard Officers.
