In the territorial dispute over Essequibo, Venezuela and Guyana have pledged not to use force under any circumstances and to resolve it in accordance with the Geneva Agreement of 1966. This is reported in a document released by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following talks between the leaders of the two countries.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Guyana’s leader Irfaan Ali have held their first meeting on the Caribbean island of St Vincent amid an escalating dispute over the Essequibo territory.
“Guyana and Venezuela, directly or indirectly, will not threaten or use force against each other under any circumstances, including those arising from any disagreement existing between the two States,” a document released by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.
The two sides agreed to avoid escalation of the conflict and to resolve any dispute “in accordance with international law, including the Geneva Agreement of 17 February 1966.” Maduro and Ali also agreed to set up a commission at the level of foreign ministers to interact on the Essequibo issue.
The presidents intend to hold their next meeting in the next three months.
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