GDF signs MoU with Colombia military

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Defense Ministry of the Republic of Colombia to enhance collaboration in aerial surveillance and boost regional security.

In a statement, the GDF said that the agreement will seeks to strengthen cooperation in monitoring and safeguarding airspace, with a focus on countering illicit activities and improving situational awareness.

Under the MoU, both countries will share expertise and build capacity to better detect and respond to threats.

The agreement comes at a time when the United States has deployed military assets in the region for what it says is to stem the flow of drugs and guns. While Guyana has supported the move by the United States, Colombia has so far exercise some skepticism and has urged restraint.

Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, described the partnership with Colombia as an important step in advancing Guyana’s defence agenda and that believes that the agreement will enhance the GDF’s ability to protect the nation’s sovereignty and contribute to a safer, more secure region.

The Commander of the Colombian Aerospace Force, General Luis Carlos Córdoba Avendaño, emphasised the value of regional partnerships in addressing common challenges, highlighting the benefits of greater cooperation, information sharing, and coordination between the two nations.

The statement said that the MoU is expected to pave the way for technical exchanges, training opportunities, and the use of advanced systems in support of surveillance and rapid-response operations.