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UK statement on detention of Guyanese fishing vessels

UK calls for release of Guyanese fishing boats and crew detained by Venezuelan vessels.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 28 January 2021

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

The UK is concerned at reports that Venezuelan vessels have detained Guyanese fishing vessels and crew. We call for their early release.

The UK is clear that the 1899 Arbitral Award settled the border between Guyana and Venezuela. We encourage a bilateral resolution to the controversy and support the efforts of the UN Secretary General.

Published 28 January 2021