CASTRIES, St. Lucia, March 20 2015 – The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) says it is gravely concerned about the increasing tension in the relations between the United States of America and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
In a statement issued here the OECS said it cherishes the principles of democracy and the rule of law, and peaceful coexistence and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
“The OECS also values highly, the longstanding friendship of its neighbours the United States of America and Venezuela, countries which constitute perpetual, integral and indivisible parts of our hemisphere. Unilateral and unwarranted actions only serve to undermine these principles,” the sub-regional grouping said.
“The OECS is deeply concerned that statements and actions in the recent past concerning the relations between the United States and Venezuela have served only to heighten tensions in the relations between those countries, and to undermine the peace and security of the region and the hemisphere as a whole.”
It is calling for a return to the spirit and practice of dialogue as the principal means to the resolution of differences and conflict.
The OECS also calls upon both countries to refrain from actions and statements which serve to hamper the legitimate desires of the people of our hemisphere for peace as a foundation upon which to build a better future.
