KINGSTOWN, St, Vincent, CMC – Former president of the Trinidad-based Caribbean Courtroom of Justice (CCJ), Dir Dennis Byron, has praised Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves on his efforts to facilitate talks between the leaders of Guyana and Venezuela concerning their long-standing border dispute.
President Irfaan Ali of Guyana and his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, will meet right here on Thursday as efforts proceed to reduce the tensions led to by Caracas’s declare to the Essequibo area, which makes up about two-thirds of Guyana and is dwelling to 125,000 of the nation’s 800,000 residents.
The Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ), which is but to ship a judgment on the border dispute, had on December 1 referred to as on each events to “chorus from any motion which could worsen or lengthen the battle earlier than the courtroom or make it tougher to resolve.
“The courtroom emphasizes that the query of the validity of the 1899 Award and the associated query of the definitive settlement of the land boundary dispute between Guyana and Venezuela are issues for the courtroom to resolve on the deserves stage,” it added.
Sir Dennis, who can be President of the Commonwealth Judicial Schooling Institute, had in a December 11 letter to Gonsalves stated that his management, notably as the top of the Neighborhood of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), exemplifies a dedication to unity and peace, essential to resolving conflicts within the interconnected world.
Sir Dennis famous that the proactive strategy by Prime Minister Gonsalves in facilitating the discussions is a monumental step in direction of diffusing the long-standing tensions over disputed territories.”
He stated the “strategic choice to host this vital dialogue on December 14” in Kingstown is a testomony to Gonsalves’ diplomatic understanding and dedication to regional stability.
Sir Dennis stated that the Prime Minister’s efforts in his diplomatic endeavor handle the quick considerations of the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy and reinforce the significance of diplomacy and adherence to worldwide regulation in sustaining peace.
In providing recommendation to Prime Minister Gonsalves, Sir Dennis stated, “The upkeep of peace in our area hinges not solely on resolving present disputes but additionally on constructing resilient buildings for future diplomacy.
“It will, due to this fact, be useful to contemplate establishing ongoing dialogue boards inside CARICOM, the place leaders can usually focus on and preempt potential conflicts, and such boards wouldn’t solely strengthen the regional unity but additionally improve the collective potential to deal with challenges proactively.”
The talks right here on Thursday are being facilitated by CELAC and the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM).
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