President Dr Irfaan Ali recently received a courtesy visit from the Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom, the Right Honourable Lord Vernon Coaker, at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive in Georgetown.
Lord Coaker was accompanied by the UK’s High Commissioner to Guyana, HE Jane Miller.During Thursday’s meeting, the discussions focused on expanding bilateral relations.
The Head of State noted that the United Kingdom has been a stable and strong partner for Guyana and emphasised that the two countries share the same values, principles and support for democracy and the rule of law.
President Ali further underscored that Lord Coaker is visiting at a very important time for Guyana, and the Caribbean region by extension.
After the meeting, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to enhance cooperation in the field of defence.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mohabir Anil Nandlall; Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance and Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh; Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd; Chief of Defence Staff of the GDF, Brigadier Omar Khan and National Security Advisor, Captain Gerry Gouveia were also part of the meeting.
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