The US Secretary of State had a telephone conversation with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, during which Ali said Washington was calling for a peaceful resolution of the dispute with Venezuela. This is stated in the following message: Web site Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The Secretary of State reiterated the United States’ call for a peaceful resolution of the dispute and for all parties to respect the 1899 arbitration award establishing the land border between Venezuela and Guyana, unless the parties reach a new agreement or a competent legal authority decides. otherwise,” the department said.
The report stated that Blinken and Ali took note of the ICJ decision dated December 1, which called on the parties to refrain from any actions that could aggravate or prolong the dispute.
During the meeting, the US Secretary of State also reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Guyana’s sovereignty. States look forward to working closely with Guyana, which has a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council in January 2024.
In the referendum held on December 4, Venezuelans voted to include the Essequibo region, which covers two-thirds of neighboring Guyana, into the country. Venezuelan officials said more than 50% of the country’s voters participated. More than 90% of those who voted supported joining. The media also report low turnout.
Guyanese authorities refuse to give up their territory and threaten to seek help from the UN. The Caribbean Community Group of States has issued a statement in support of Guyana’s territorial integrity.
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