Guyana criticizes Venezuela for disregarding ICJ ruling

Guyana President Irfaan Ali affirmed on December 6 that the government is taking all necessary self-defense measures against territorial threats from neighboring Venezuela.

Guyana President Irfaan Ali expressed concern over the Essequibo territorial dispute with neighboring Venezuela. (Source: Guyana Chronicle)

According to President Ali, Guyana has been in contact with its regional allies and partners with whom it has military defense cooperation agreements, in order to protect the Essequibo territory - an area rich in natural resources and oil that is embroiled in a dispute with Venezuela.

Previously, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the establishment of a new Comprehensive Defense Operations Zone in the Essequibo territory, and asked the country's National Assembly to pass a bill establishing the "Guayana Esequiba state".

The Guyana government has criticized Venezuela's actions as a violation of international law, warning that any country that openly challenges international organizations is a threat to the world.

Guyana said Venezuela was in contempt of the ruling of the United Nations International Court of Justice (ICJ), which called on Caracas to exercise restraint and not change the status quo in its disputed territory with Georgetown until the court issues a final ruling.

The Essequibo Territory dispute between Venezuela and Guyana has lasted for more than 100 years.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/guyana-chi-trich-venezuela-coi-thuong-phan-quyet-cua-toa-an-icj-252959.html