The British Government has confirmed that a British warship has been deployed for training exercises in Guyana, in a show of diplomatic and military support for Guyana in wake of the ongoing border controversy with neighbouring Venezuela.

The BBC reported that the British Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the military vessel, HMS Trent, will take part in joint military exercises. 

The vessel has been in the Caribbean region, assisting with drug eradication exercises, but has since been reassigned to Guyana.

The move by the British Government, follows on its statement of support of Guyana following Venezuela’s recent acts of aggression and increased claims of Guyana’s Essequibo region.

The move to deploy the warship also comes on the heels of the recent meeting in St. Vincent between President Irfaan Ali and Venezuela’s President Nicholas Maduro. 

Following the discussions between the two Presidents, a Declaration was issued stating that that they will not threaten or use force against one another in any circumstances, including those that are consequential to any existing controversy between the two.

The two sides also agreed to establish a Joint Commission of Foreign Ministers and technical persons from the two countries to address matters as mutually agreed.

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