Dear Editor,
It was recently brought to light in the press that our nation doesn’t have a dedicated Ambassador in Russia. During this very critical period in our history and given the sensitive nature of the conflict with Venezuela, it is a necessity that we have a strong presence in Russia. If there was a nation that could ensure peace remains the norm in our region of the world, Guyana would be it. Our long and healthy history with Russia is an asset to ensuring that Russia doesn’t intervene on the part of Venezuela. For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to neglect this critical relationship is utter folly. To choose to place the ambassador in Venezuela instead of Russia is the result of not understanding how to resolve the conflict. CRG calls for the immediate revamping of the ministry.
As a nation we should be strengthening our relationship with both Russia and the US. Not one in lieu of the other. It is essential that we remain neutral. The US is a strong deterrent to Venezuelan aggression, and our close and strong relationship with Russia should allow us to prevent Venezuela from gaining support and access to resources that could fuel a larger conflict. CRG calls upon the Ali Administration to make the necessary adjustments to strengthen our relationship with our comrades in Russia. It is an essential part of maintaining peace in the Region. Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo studied there and should be given the opportunity to help in this critical matter. If Russia agrees to stay neutral in the conflict with Venezuela a war will be avoided. Our nation’s objective is to secure Essequibo while also avoiding war.
Sincerely,
Jamil Changlee
Chairman
The Cooperative Republicans of
Guyana
