THE APNU+AFC has thrown its full support behind the government and people of Guyana in the wake of the International Court of Justice’s decision in the border case.

Opposition Parliamentarian, Amanza Walton- Desir in a statement said that the decision was a welcome relief for Guyana as the court rejected Venezuela’s preliminary objections.

“APNU+AFC stands with the Government and people of Guyana in welcoming the decision handed down… With the court’s rejection of Venezuela’s preliminary objections, the way has now been cleared for the ICJ to adjudicate on the merits of the case, in pursuit of a final and binding judgment on the matter,” Walton- Desir said.

The ICJ’s decision is seen as a significant victory in Guyana’s fight for its territorial integrity and sovereignty. The case concerns a long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela over the Essequibo region, which is rich in natural resources.

Both countries and the international community are eagerly awaiting the final and binding judgment.