Guyana Acknowledges Venezuela’s ‘Rejoinder’ Submission in Ongoing Border Dispute
Guyana has expressed its acknowledgment of Venezuela’s recent submission of a “Rejoinder” in the ongoing case concerning the long-standing border dispute between the two nations. This submission, made by Venezuela, is part of the legal process before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which is currently tasked with resolving the dispute over the region of the Essequibo.
The “Rejoinder” is a formal document that Venezuela has filed in response to Guyana’s previous legal arguments presented to the court. This step is part of the broader judicial procedure, where both countries present their legal positions, evidence, and arguments related to the territorial issue that has been a point of contention for over a century.
Guyana, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that the country remains committed to a peaceful, legal resolution of the matter. The government of Guyana reaffirmed its faith in the ICJ’s impartiality and the legitimacy of the process, which seeks to establish a definitive ruling based on international law. The issue centers around the boundary of the Essequibo region, which is rich in natural resources and has been claimed by Venezuela despite Guyana’s sovereignty over the area since colonial times.
The submission of the “Rejoinder” by Venezuela marks a significant moment in the case, as it is now up to the ICJ to carefully consider all legal submissions and evidence from both parties before making a ruling. Guyana remains hopeful that the court will uphold its claims and bring a resolution that will foster stability and cooperation between the two neighboring countries in the future.
This development highlights the ongoing legal proceedings that are crucial in determining the future of the disputed territory and the relationship between Guyana and Venezuela.
