Guyana received unanimous support from the United Nations Security Council when its members met on Tuesday at the request of President Irfaan Ali, to address Venezuela’s approval of the creation of a new state in Essequibo, sending a strong signal to the Nicolas Maduro regime of this country’s backings, sources said.
All members of the Council expressed concern about the escalating tensions between the two countries and called for the matter to be resolved through peaceful means” one official said.
“They reaffirmed respect for the fundamental principles of international law including peaceful resolution of disputes. They also applauded and encouraged ongoing regional efforts. The majority of members referred to and commended the Argyle agreement. The majority of members also referred to the matter being considered in the ICJ and called for the parties to abide with the provisional measures ordered by the Court”, source told Stabroek News.