The US supports Guyana amidst Venezuelan threats. Ambassador Nicole Theriot affirmed the US commitment to Guyana during a media event, noting prompt responses to Venezuelan incursions. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby highlighted the need for peaceful resolutions to the escalating tension over territorial disputes.
The United States has reaffirmed its strong support for Guyana amidst escalating tensions with Venezuela regarding border disputes. In a recent statement, US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, expressed that the United States stands firmly with Guyana against threats from the Venezuelan administration led by Nicolás Maduro.
During a media event at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Ambassador Theriot stated, “Clearly, we support Guyana 100% against this aggression that is unacceptable, and we won’t allow Venezuela to threaten Guyana’s territory or sovereignty.” She highlighted the US commitment by mentioning Washington’s prompt response to recent Venezuelan incursions into Guyanese waters.
Theriot further asserted, “We will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Guyana in supporting you and defending you,” demonstrating the solid alliance between the two nations. In the backdrop of these tensions, the United States continues to monitor Venezuela’s increasing hostility, with US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby remarking on the situation’s seriousness.
Kirby noted, “It’s concerning. We’re watching this very, very, very closely.” He emphasized Washington’s position advocating for a peaceful resolution and the respect for the 1899 arbitral decision concerning the border disputes, reaffirming their commitment to preventing conflicts.
The United States has displayed unwavering support for Guyana in response to Venezuelan aggression regarding territorial disputes. Both US officials, Ambassador Nicole Theriot and National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby, have stressed the importance of peaceful resolutions while condemning the incursions. The US commitment to standing alongside Guyana signifies a strong diplomatic relationship, crucial in addressing the ongoing tensions in the region.
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