Not long ago, Venezuela and Guyana discussed a territorial dispute in the Ethiopian region, and both sides expressed their commitment to a peaceful resolution of the issue. However, Venezuelan Deputy Rodriguez accused on the 17th of this month that Guyana's recent actions violated commitments. The trigger for the latest round of diplomatic feud between the two countries was a statement by ExxonMobil on the 6th of this month. ExxonMobil said it plans to drill two oil exploration wells off the coast of Essequibo this year. Venezuela has responded strongly, saying that if ExxonMobil really wants to explore for oil in the disputed waters, Venezuela will "fight back strongly."
The Essequibo region is rich in natural resources such as oil and gas, minerals, etc. Venezuela and Guyana have long been at odds over sovereignty over the region. In December last year, Venezuela** Maduro and Guyana** Ali issued a joint statement after their meeting. The two leaders did not agree on how to resolve the dispute over sovereignty over the Ethiopian region in accordance with international law, but pledged to avoid tensions and maintain peace in the region.
Editor: Tao Yiyi).