In meeting with Venezuela VP, CARICOM Chair reiterates Community’s position on Guyana’s territorial, maritime integrity
Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart, met on Friday with His Excellency Jorge Arreaza, Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The Vice President was in Barbados as part of a regional tour to discuss Venezuela’s territorial and maritime claims in the region.
During their discussions, Prime Minister Stuart emphasised the need to maintain peace and stability as the basis for enhancing regional cooperation and the development of both Guyana and Venezuela. He welcomed Vice President Arreaza’s visit to Barbados and the Caribbean as a tangible demonstration of Venezuela’s commitment to those ideals.
Prime Minister Stuart reiterated the position adopted by CARICOM at the 36th Regular Meeting of Heads of Government, held in Barbados from July 2 to 4, 2015. In this regard, he restated Barbados and CARICOM’s total support for the integrity of Guyana’s territory and maritime space, as well as that of all CARICOM states. He said that Barbados stood by Guyana as it sought the best means to address this issue.
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