In a meeting on November 5, Brigadier Omar Khan of the Guyana Defence Forces met with General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of India, as reported by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS).
Brig Omar Khan, CDS #Guyana Defence Forces called on General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff #India.
Discussions were held on enhancing bilateral #DefenceCooperation, regional stability, #Maritime security and fostering mutual understanding. #CDS extended support for… pic.twitter.com/e0keJuILch— HQ IDS (@HQ_IDS_India) November 5, 2024
The discussions centered on enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, regional stability, maritime security, and fostering mutual understanding. General Chauhan expressed India’s commitment to supporting military training initiatives in Guyana and highlighted the country’s expanding indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the “Make in India” and “Make for the World” initiatives.
In a post on X, HQ IDS stated, “Brigadier Omar Khan, CDS Guyana leads an empowered delegation on a five-day visit to India. He will also be interacting with the Service Chiefs and Defence Secretary. The delegation will visit major Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and important Defence Manufacturing hubs at various locations across the country.”
Brig Omar Khan, #CDS Guyana leads an empowered delegation on a five day visit to India. He will also be interacting with the Service Chiefs and Defence Secretary.
The delegation will visit major Defence Public Sector Undertakings #DPSUs and important Defence Manufacturing hubs at… pic.twitter.com/ObXBqkvOoM— HQ IDS (@HQ_IDS_India) November 5, 2024
The dialogue between Indian and Guyanese defence leaders underscores a commitment to strengthening military ties while ensuring regional stability amid a complex global security landscape. This collaboration aims to address shared security concerns, emphasizing the necessity of a coordinated response to emerging threats.
Diplomatic relations between India and Guyana have been strong since 1965, characterized by a series of high-level engagements. The establishment of the Indian Commission in Georgetown laid the foundation for further cooperation, transitioning to a full-fledged High Commission in 1968 following Guyana’s independence.
The Fourth Session of the India-Guyana Joint Commission occurred in May 2008, with the Fifth Session held in April 2023, co-chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Guyana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Hilton Todd. Eight Joint Working Groups have been established to enhance cooperation across various sectors, including agriculture, health, defence, and technology innovation. This groundwork has fostered a strong partnership that continues to develop through bilateral visits and collaborative initiatives, strengthening the ties between the two nations.
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