Written question asked by Bishop of Southwark (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 18 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 January 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 5 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Guyana: Venezuela
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking (1) to reduce tensions, and (2) to support efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the territorial dispute, between Venezuela and Guyana.
- Answer
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We are concerned by the recent steps taken by Venezuela. We are clear that the border was settled in 1899 through international arbitration. The Foreign Secretary has reassured President Ali of this. We continue to work with regional partners and international bodies to de-escalate tensions.
Minister Rutley visited Guyana on 18 December. He met with President Ali, Foreign Secretary Todd, National Security Advisor Captain Gerry Gouveia, Defence Force Chief of Staff Brigadier Omar Khan and the Caribbean Community CARICOM Secretary General Dr Carla Barnett to show UK support for Guyana's territorial integrity.
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- HL1304
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Armed conflict Venezuela Guyana Conflict resolution
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