The Golden Arrowhead was hoisted atop the Pakarampa Mountain for the very first time on November 23. This mountain is located near the Guyana/ Venezuela border and President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Brigadier Omar Khan and other officials witnessed the historic event (Photo: News Room/November 23, 2023)

Canada stands with Guyana in border controversy, welcomes recent Ali/ Maduro meeting

By Editor On Dec 16, 2023

See full statement issued by Global Affairs Canada:

Canada has been closely monitoring recent developments following the consultative referendum on the Essequibo region that took place in Venezuela on December 3, 2023, and has been deeply concerned by growing tensions in the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana. Canada stands with the Guyanese people and government in calling for the application of and respect for international law and strongly supports Guyana’s territorial integrity.

Presidents Dr Irfaan Ali and Nicolas Maduro shake hands after their first round of talks in St Vincent. (Photograph: Office of the President)

Canada salutes the diplomatic efforts of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) members in hosting a dialogue between the presidents of Guyana and Venezuela in Argyle, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on Thursday, December 14, as well as the mediation role played by Brazil and the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Canada reaffirms its support for Guyana’s sovereignty and seeks a peaceful and diplomatic settlement of the dispute at the International Court of Justice. Canada recognizes Thursday’s dialogue as a productive step toward maintaining peace and security in the region and commends all efforts to keep channels of dialogue open in this regard.

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