Joint Commission of Foreign Ministers and Technicians installed between Venezuela and Guyana
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Published at: 25/01/2024 08:58 PM
The Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, installed this Thursday, together with his counterpart from Guyana, Hugh Todd, the first meeting of the Joint Commission of Foreign Ministers and Technicians of both countries to address the territorial dispute over Guiana Essequiba, in line with the Argyle Declaration agreed on December 14 by presidents Nicolás Maduro and Irfaan Ali.
Delegations from both countries arrived at the Itamaraty Palace, Brazil, with the purpose of addressing the issue of the territorial controversy of Guiana Essequiba. Upon his departure, Foreign Minister Gil stressed that Venezuela continues to bet on direct dialogue to resolve the Essequibo territorial dispute and preserve peace in our region.
Gil also thanked the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the support of Brazil and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), for supporting this first meeting derived from the presidential meeting of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
“On this occasion, we have reiterated Venezuela's historic position and President Nicolás Maduro's message of peace, as well as our firm resolve to respect the Geneva Agreement and international law. We have also emphasized the importance of avoiding the intervention of foreign powers in the controversy and the need to examine Guyana's position and actions with respect to the undelimited maritime area to ensure respect for the conditions agreed upon for decades between our countries,” he said.
The diplomat asserted that it is essential to highlight that direct talks between Guyana and Venezuela represent the only way to find a peaceful and harmonious solution for Guiana Essequiba.
Mazo News Team