As Venezuela complains of the ongoing build up of US military assets in the region, Guyana’s Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo, has stated that the Guyana Government is unaware of any action being planned by the United States against Venezuela. However, Mr. Jagdeo told reporters on Thursday that he will back any action in the Region that will fights drug trafficking.

Speaking during a press conference, Vice President Jagdeo said the Guyana Government will continue to collaborate with the US in the drug fight.

“We support any fight against drug traffickers and we will work with the United States of America to collaboratively to support all of their activities at blocking drugs from going to the United States of America or from coming to Guyana, that was our stated objectives long before their presence in the region,” the Vice President noted.

The Vice President noted that discussions between the two countries and security partnerships have been well documented.

In recent months, Guyana and the United States have signed a number of security partnerships aimed at curtailing transnational crime and stemming the drug flow in the region, while also protecting Guyana’s territorial integrity.

“As far as we are concerned we have engaged with the United States of America, they have assured us that they would support us in protecting our territorial integrity and sovereignty , they have said this openly,” Mr. Jagdeo said.

The Vice President noted that the United States has assured that assets in Guyanese waters are also secured.

The United States continues to build its military presence in the Caribbean Region as it continues to put pressure on the Venezuelan government.

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