Venezuela has officially rejected recent remarks by the Prime Minister of Guyana, who anticipated the expected ruling of the UN International Court of Justice on the territorial dispute over the Guayana Esequiba region. Caracas, through Foreign Minister Ivan Gil, called Georgetown's position "an open and manifest breach of the 1966 Geneva Agreement and international law." Venezuelan authorities emphasized that they never consented to having this dispute considered by the International Court, and expressed bewilderment that Guyana, in their view, is preemptively deciding the content of a verdict not yet issued, demonstrating "disregard for international law."
Venezuela reiterated that it does not recognize any decision the International Court may issue regarding this territory, and confirmed its commitment solely to a political and negotiated settlement within the framework of the Geneva Agreement. Caracas insists on bilateral negotiations as the only path to ensure stability, good-neighborliness, and shared development in the region. This move underscores deep disagreements between the two countries over how to resolve the long-standing border conflict dating back to colonial times.
Full version: Venezuela rechaza declaraciones del Primer Ministro de Guyana sobre eventual decisión de la CIJ