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Guyana
expresses concern over reported Venezuelan incursion |
GEORGETOWN,
Guyana (GINA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
expressed concern over a recent report involving military
personnel from Venezuela who destroyed two pontoons that
were stationed in Guyana’s territory.
A statement from the Ministry said the incident occurred on
Thursday, November 15, at approximately 09:30 hrs when a
contingent of 36 Venezuelan armed military personnel, led by
a General, entered into Guyana’s territory and proceeded to
use military type explosive devices to destroy two pontoons.
According to the statement, “It is currently the
understanding of the Government of Guyana that at the time
of the incident, the pontoons were not in operation and that
there was therefore no one on board either of the vessels.” |
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The Ministry noted
that according to reports it received, the incident was
followed by unauthorised over-flights by two Venezuelan
helicopters. The first took place at approximately 10:45 hrs
and the second at approximately 13:00 hrs.
The Ministry has since met Venezuelan Ambassador to Guyana
Dario Morandy when these reports were discussed and
Government’s grave concerns were communicated to the
Ambassador.
“A Note Verbale registering Guyana’s grave concern about and
protesting the incursions into Guyana’s territory and air
space was submitted to the Venezuelan Embassy in
Georgetown,” the Ministry said.
The Ministry has also been continuing the engagement with
the Venezuelan Ambassador in
Georgetown with a view to obtaining greater clarity with
respect to the on-going military operations on the
Venezuelan side of the border and to ensure that there is no
recurrence of the incidents that took place yesterday.
Guyana’s Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela has also been
requested to monitor the situation and to continue to seek
clarification from the Venezuelan authorities on the
incidents that were reported Thursday.
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