Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to discuss efforts to strengthen security cooperation between the United States and Guyana. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, Secretary Rubio praised President Ali for his leadership in regional security and recognized Guyana’s increasing role in supporting stability in the hemisphere.
During the call, Secretary Rubio reiterated the U.S. commitment to deepening security collaboration with Guyana. The discussion focused on addressing shared challenges such as illicit narcotics and firearms trafficking, which are seen as threats to both regional stability and economic resilience. Both leaders emphasized the need for ongoing cooperation to counter foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal networks, as well as enhancing law enforcement capabilities and border security.
"This is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to discuss further strengthening bilateral security cooperation. He commended President Ali for his leadership as a regional security partner and for Guyana’s growing role in promoting stability across our hemisphere.
The Secretary reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deepening security cooperation with Guyana to address shared challenges, including illicit narcotics and firearms trafficking, which threaten regional stability and economic resilience. Both leaders underscored the importance of continued collaboration to disrupt foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal networks while strengthening law enforcement capabilities and border security."
