Foreign Minister engages Opposition MP on Guyana -Venezuela border controversy

-Discusses recent developments, detained crew and vessels

The Honorauble Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, today met with Ms. Amanza Walton-Desir, Shadow-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Parliamentary Opposition, during which they discussed the recent actions of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy.

The Foreign Minister provided an update on the detainment of the crew and vessels and the Government’s efforts to ensure their safe return.

Further, the Foreign Minister reiterated the Government’s position on inclusive governance and called for similar engagements f rom other Shadow Ministers to their subject Ministers.

Ms. Desir expressed the Parliamentary Opposition’s firm support on the Guyana – Venezuela border-controversy and registered her concerns about the welfare of the fishermen.

Minister Todd and Ms. Walton-Desir echoed the need f or a bipartisan approach between Government and the Opposition, on matters related to  the Guyana – Venezuela border controversy and welcomed continued dialogue on the matter.