Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Guyana, President Dr. Irfaan Ali, says that the heightened cooperation in the area of security between Guyana and the United States is not a show of aggression or domination but part of efforts to strengthen peace and stability within the hemisphere.

The Guyanese leader was speaking at a reception hosted on Thursday evening by the US Embassy in Georgetown to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence of the United States.

“Guyana looks forward to deepening our security cooperation with the United States. The cooperation is not sought for aggressive purposes. We harbor no ambitions beyond our borders, and we seek no domination over others. Rather, we seek to ensure peace, stability, and development. They are the birthright of our people.”