Message by Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Irfaan Ali on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the Guyana Defence Force
I am profoundly honoured to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the remarkable men and women of the Guyana Defence Force, as the Force commemorates its 58th anniversary.
I express our nation’s gratitude to the brave men and women who have gallantly served the Force with distinction and out of a sense of duty.
I want to assure you that your selfless service and sacrifice have not gone unnoticed. The people of Guyana are appreciative of your dedication and sacrifice in safeguarding and defending our Motherland.
Today, our beloved Guyana finds itself facing menacing threats emanating from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Guyana has always aspired to and remains unwaveringly committed to peace and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
However, no one should misconstrue this commitment as a sign of weakness. We stand resolute in our determination to vigorously defend our country and its people, safeguarding our territorial integrity and sovereignty.
In the face of extant challenges, we stand united, steadfast, and unyielding in ensuring the safety and well-being of our nation and its citizens.
The Guyana Defence Force remains central to our nation’s comprehensive defence strategy, meticulously crafted to protect our homeland’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
When summoned, you have never wavered in executing your duties with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. I want to assure you all of Guyana stands beside you.
On this 58th anniversary, let me extend, not only on my behalf but on behalf of every citizen of our nation, our sincerest and warmest congratulations to the members, past and present, of the Guyana Defence Force.
Happy 58th anniversary!
Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana; and
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
we looking at heavy casualties of African descent, as part of the agenda, when we could merge oil sector’s to sent to brics nations ,there is no future benefits coming from US as a result of Isreal/Palestine with Europe crumbling of no hopes .
I subscribe to the adage that in contemporary international relations among states the only way to secure peace is to prepare for war.
Guyana handicapped by years of mismanagement and national poverty survived on the periphery of the development loop until the off-shore discovery of hydrocarbons altered its fortunes and now registering unprecedented GDP growth and infrastructural development.
I believe that Maduro is attempting to make a pre-emptive aggressive strike to annexe the Essequibo Region ahead of Guyana investing in military equipment to defend its territorial integrity and political independence which it can now afford.
I believe that Guyana must regrettably beef up its GDF military capability with modern weapons of self- defence to stem Venezuela’s foray into the Essequibo with an active presence there together with listening mechanisms and radar systems to detect any aggressive illegal moves to take over the Essequibo Region and establish it as a state of the Bolivarian Republic. This will retard the economic progress but it must buy guns instead of butter to defend its landed and maritime patrimony and seek out partnerships and military alliances to foster and promote its territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence by warding off external existential threats.
HE The President was well aware in his address of the need for the GDF to be adequately equipped to negotiate this external threat but HE must also increase co-operation/ joint exercises with the Southern Command of the USA to defend its maritime and landed areas from attacks and incursions from the Guardia Nacional if Guyana is to continue on its current path of monetising its abundant natural resources for the welfare of its people and the preservation of peace and good order that is necessary and fundamental for accelerated economic progress and development.