The Bolivarian National Armed Forces have denounced, through a statement, the seriousness of Guyana’s actions in an area in dispute with Venezuela. The FANB reported that at least 28 drilling vessels are in waters under the protection of Guyanese President Irfaan Ali.
The statement reports: «The Bolivarian National Armed Forces, in exercise of its constitutional functions of guaranteeing national sovereignty and security in aquatic spaces, categorically rejects the statements made by the President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, regarding the transit of the AB GUAIQUERÍ (PO-11) Oceanic Patrol Vessel, in waters pending delimitation.»
Furthermore, the FANB assures that “in the execution of the Joint Military Operation «General Domingo Antonio Sifontes», the Bolivarian Navy has been able to verify through satellite images, the presence of 28 foreign drilling vessels and tankers in the disputed area, which with the consent of the government of Guyana and flagrantly violating International Law, are carrying out activities of exploitation and commercialization of hydrocarbons that lie in the subsoil».
“It is imperative to remember that the aforementioned dispute has a valid legal instrument in force, deposited in the General Assembly of the United Nations, which governs its practical, political and satisfactory solution: the Geneva Agreement.
“Therefore, the FANB rejects the biased and partial positions that some regional organizations have assumed, which, far from contributing to the solution of the dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, constitute themselves as prophets of disaster, by promoting hostility and warlike policies”.
Finally, was indicated that: «Faced with these incessant attacks, the armed institution, faithful to its anti-imperialist nature, is preparing itself in perfect popular military-police fusion, to respond to any threat and preserve the territorial integrity and peace of the Republic,» it concludes.
