The Government and the Opposition have both welcomed the latest ruling from the International Court, which rejected Venezuela’s objections to the case.

Moments after Venezuela’s objections were thrown out, President Irfaan Ali, said Guyana remains confident that its longstanding international boundary with Venezuela will be confirmed by the Court.

“Guyana has always been fully committed to the peaceful resolution of the dispute with its neighbor and sister Republic in accordance with international law. That is why, after attempting unsuccessfully to achieve a diplomatic settlement through talks mediated by the United Nations Secretary-General over more than two decades, Guyana brought the matter to the International Court of Justice for a final and binding determination. All Member States of the United Nations, including Guyana and Venezuela, are obligated under the United Nations Charter to comply with the Court’s binding judgments,” the President said.

The President recalled that this is the second time the ICJ has rejected objections raised by Venezuela.

In December 2020, the Court ruled against Venezuela’s initial objections about its jurisdiction to hear the matter.

The President said Guyana is firm on its position in the border case and is pleased to see the case moving forward.

In a statement, Opposition spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Amanza Walton- Desir, said the Opposition also welcomes the ruling by the ICJ which has cleared the way for the final and binding settlement of the controversy.

“Today’s decision is further proof of the validity and rightness of our position. We join with all Guyanese in praising the excellent work of our legal team and representatives. Guyanese will continue to stand united on the issue of defending its territorial integrity and sovereignty”, Walton-Desir said.

The case was filed at the ICJ under the former APNU+AFC Government. Matters against Venezuela have always been supported by both the Government and Opposition in Guyana.

Guyana’s move to the International Court came on the recommendation of the UN Secretary General, after years of the Good Offices Process not budging.

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