Guyana’s president, Irfan there, said on Saturday (1) that a coastal patrol venezuelaNa entered Guianenses waters at the beginning of the day, approaching a production vessel in a high-seas oil block.
Neighboring countries are involved in a long dispute over which country controls the 160,000 km² EssAQUIBO area, which is the subject of a case in progress at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The northwest part of the block, near the Venezuelaremained in force majeure, as the Exxon group failed to complete exploration in the area.
“During this foray, the ship venezuelaIt has not approached various assets in our exclusive waters, including Prosperity FPSO, ”he said in a statement.
The Ministry of Communications of Venezuela did not immediately respond to a comment request.
Guyana summoned the ambassador venezuelanot to meet with his Foreign Minister and discuss the strong objections of Guyana, and his embassy in Caracas was advised to submit a formal complaint to Venezuelaadded there.
Guyana will also formally report this incident to the ICJ and will be involved with international partners such as Caricom, the statement added.
The Guianense government also mobilized unspecified air resources, added there.
The organization of American states (OAS) condemned the incursion venezuelain the “internationally recognized maritime territory of Guyana”.
The incident was a violation of Guyana’s territory, the US Western Hemisphere Office said in the X. “Other provocations,” he added.
Venezuelan naval vessels threatening ExxonMobil’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit is unacceptable and a clear violation of Guyana’s internationally-recognized maritime territory. Further provocation will result in consequences for the Maduro regime. The…
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