Guyana and the US signed a MoU to enhance security cooperation, targeting narcotics trafficking and organized crime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Irfaan Ali emphasized the importance of this partnership for territorial integrity and regional stability against threats, particularly from Venezuela.
Guyana and the United States have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing security cooperation. This agreement is intended to address prevalent challenges, particularly focusing on narcotics trafficking and transnational organized crime within the Latin America and Caribbean regions. It establishes a framework for improved information sharing and escalation of efforts in detecting synthetic drugs, as well as joint military operations to combat organized crime.
The MoU was signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who emphasized the potential for Guyana to transform while underscoring the importance of addressing current security challenges faced by both Guyana and the Caribbean. He stated, “The basic element of progress and transformation and security is always security,” addressing how issues like organized crime could destabilize society.
Furthermore, Rubio pointed out that the agreement aims to thwart the establishment of such criminal activities in Guyana and neighboring regions. He acknowledged that threats to Guyana’s sovereignty also threaten regional peace, warning of consequences for aggressive actions from countries with dubious territorial claims.
Additionally, President Irfaan Ali expressed gratitude for US support, reinforcing Guyana’s commitment to defend its territorial integrity against external threats, particularly from Venezuela. He highlighted the joint mission to uphold democracy and law within the region and mentioned discussions about Venezuela’s infringement of the International Court of Justice’s orders. The MoU aims to bolster collaboration in countering transnational crime effectively.
The MoU between Guyana and the United States marks a significant advancement in regional security cooperation. It highlights mutual commitments to counter narcotics trafficking and organized crime while safeguarding territorial integrity. With ongoing threats from neighboring Venezuela, both countries aim to strengthen their partnership and protection of democratic values and adherence to law in the region.
Original Source: newssourcegy.com
