‘Investors Need Not Worry; Guyana’s Borders Are Clearly Defined’

• Maintaining that all developments are being done within Guyana’s territory, President Dr Irfaan Ali has reassured investors that they need not worry because it is clear where Guyana’s borders are.
• During an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, February 20, the President again rejected the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela’s spurious claim over Guyana’s territory.
• According to Dr Ali “The greatest assurance that we can offer is that Guyana is sure of its territorial integrity, we are sure of our borders and in 1899, our borders were settled. Venezuela participated in the settlement of those borders. So, there is absolutely no doubt as to where our borders are.”
• Dr Ali further noted that the matter is currently before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and that Guyana has fully submitted itself to international law. “We are a country that respects the rule of law. We are a country that abides by international law, and that is why we respectfully ask Venezuela to participate and be a responsible member of the international community and to respect the outcome of the ICJ.”, Ali said.
• Dr Ali stated that the nation is partnering with many countries both regionally and internationally. He made note of CARICOM’s support for its territorial integrity along with support from Brazil, France, Canada, the UK, and most of the international community.
• Finally, he stated that Guyana is working with Venezuela now and through CARICOM to ensure that the situation does not escalate, given that Guyana’s primary focus is to ensure that the region remains stable and peaceful. This is also reinforced by the Argyle Declaration agreed upon by Venezuela and Guyana, following a meeting between both nations’ Presidents brokered by CARICOM, CELAC, and Brazil.

(Source: Guyana Chronicle)