Commonwealth Secretary-General Calls for Venezuelan Respect of Guyana’s Sovereignty
The Commonwealth Secretary-General has called for Venezuela to respect Guyana’s sovereignty after a Venezuelan coast guard vessel entered Guyanese waters. President Irfaan Ali condemned the incident and Scotland praised Guyana’s restrained response. She urged Venezuela to follow international law and cautioned against actions that threaten the Caribbean’s stability.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC has urged Venezuela to honor Guyana’s sovereignty following an incident on March 1, 2025, when a Venezuelan coast guard vessel entered Guyanese waters. President Irfaan Ali reported that the vessel approached ongoing legal operations, erroneously asserting they were within disputed international waters. He firmly called for respect towards Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Patricia Scotland stated that the occurrence directly contradicts the spirit of previous agreements and implored Venezuela to adhere to international law and comply with the International Court of Justice’s 2023 ruling. She commended Guyana’s measured response, highlighting it as a demonstration of restraint and responsibility. Furthermore, she urged Venezuela to avoid actions that could jeopardize the peace and stability of the Caribbean region.
In summary, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has advocated for the respect of Guyana’s sovereignty by Venezuela following a maritime incident. She commended Guyana’s response and emphasized the necessity for Venezuela to adhere to international law and previous agreements to maintain regional peace.
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