Guyana's new ambassador to Venezuela, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles, presented his credentials to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday and pledged to work towards advancing relations between the two countries.
A statement from Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said Dr. Van West-Charles presented his credentials during a ceremony held at the Miraflores Presidential Palace.
The Guyanese Government said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro requested the diplomat convey a message of high regard to President Irfaan Ali, stating his great respect for the President and the people of Guyana.
The statement said the presentation of credentials signified the commitment of Guyana and Venezuela to uphold diplomatic norms and pursue avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation.
The two countries have an ongoing territorial dispute over the ownership of the Essequibo region, which makes up about two-thirds of Guyana and is home to 125,000 of the country's 800,000 citizens.
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