President Irfaan Ali reiterated on Wednesday that Guyana is not going to give up any a part of the Essequibo area to Venezuela, regardless of Caracas transferring ahead with plans to carry an election within the disputed territory.
The South American nation’s election plans come in defiance of a recent ruling by the Worldwide Courtroom of Justice (ICJ), which ordered Venezuela to chorus from conducting or getting ready elections within the space at present beneath Guyanese management. Venezuela has rejected the ICJ’s authority, asserting that the court docket has no proper to intrude in what it calls its inside affairs.
Talking to reporters at an occasion, President Ali was clear: “Not a sq. inch can be ceded, now or ever.”
He outlined that Guyana’s response to the continuing border controversy is guided by three pillars—diplomacy, assist from the worldwide group, and strengthening the nation’s protection capabilities.
“Our directions to the Ambassador and the Embassy there may be to make sure that Guyana’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and our place is well-known to all stakeholders,” Ali mentioned, referring to Ambassador to Venezuela Dr. Richard Van West-Charles.
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President Ali additionally welcomed latest remarks from U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Nicole Theriot, who described Guyana as “a vital companion.” Ambassador Theriot introduced U.S. readiness to assist the Guyana Defence Pressure (GDF) in addressing the rising risk from overseas gangs alongside the Cuyuni River, a vital stretch of the border with Venezuela.
Ali emphasised that tackling crime is just not solely about “weapons and firing,” however includes intensive behind-the-scenes efforts. “It’s gathering intelligence, it’s understanding what’s occurring. We have now a holistic strategy to this matter and different issues,” he added.
As tensions persist over the Essequibo area, Guyana maintains its agency stance on defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
