Guyana receives assurance of military support from US

The US government will increase emergency military aid to Guyana, an anonymous source said on February 5.

Guyana President Irfaan Ali (left) and US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer Jon Finer before their meeting in the South American country's capital Georgetown on February 4. (Source: Office of the President of Guyana)

The US has promised to support Guyana with planes, helicopters, a squadron of military drones and radar technology, AP reported.

No further details were immediately available. Guyana officials declined to say how much the country would pay for the equipment.

The plan was confirmed a day after US Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer and senior Western Hemisphere official Juan González met with Guyana authorities to discuss improving the South American country's defense capabilities.

The visit is the latest move by senior US officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, to enhance Guyana's ability to defend itself against external threats.

Speaking to the press on the evening of February 4 (local time), Mr. Finer emphasized that the cooperation between the US and Guyana is "basically defensive in nature" and based on Washington's desire for Georgetown "to be able to protect its territorial integrity against any possible threats."

Previously, the President of Guyana announced that he would soon purchase a squadron of at least four US helicopters, along with drones, fixed-wing aircraft and other equipment.

General Omar Khan, Chief of Army Staff, also announced that Guyana will purchase radar systems to improve its reconnaissance capabilities.

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