LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain said today it was concerned by the recent steps taken by Venezuela in its territorial dispute with Guyana over the Essequibo region, calling the South American country’s actions “unjustified”.
“The UK is concerned by the recent steps taken by Venezuela, with respect to the Essequibo region of Guyana,” Britain’s Foreign Office said on X, days after Venezuela voted in a referendum to approve the annexation of the Essequibo.
“We believe this is unjustified and should cease. We are clear that the border was settled in 1899 through international arbitration.”