The executive vice president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reaffirmed last Saturday her country's stance regarding the territorial dispute over Esequibo with Guyana. Rodríguez pointed out that Guyana only has the option to negotiate within the framework of the 1996 Geneva Agreement to resolve this controversy.
Esequibo, a territory of nearly 160,000 square kilometers, is an area rich in oil and natural resources that has been a source of conflict between Venezuela and Guyana for decades. Venezuela's position is clear regarding how this issue should be addressed.
In her statements, the executive vice president emphasized the importance of respecting the Geneva Agreement as the framework for any negotiation regarding Esequibo. Venezuela insists that Guyana must adhere to this agreement to find a solution to this territorial dispute.
"Guyana has no other mechanism than to comply with the Geneva Agreement," Rodríguez stated, highlighting the need for both nations to sit down to dialogue within this framework established in 1996. Venezuela's position is clear and reiterates its willingness to negotiate to resolve this situation for the benefit of both parties.
