Canada has indicated its support for Guyana in the ongoing border dispute with Venezuela. Canada reaffirmed its support for Guyana’s sovereignty and seeks a peaceful and diplomatic settlement of the dispute at the International Court of Justice. In a statement on Friday Canada said it: “ 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
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.
The statement went on to support the efforts of CARICOM :“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 said it recognised Thursday’s dialogue as a productive step toward maintaining peace and security in the region and commended all efforts to keep channels of dialogue open in this regard.