President cites Venezuelan aggression in UN address

President Irfaan Ali has called for the United Nations to stand resolutely with Guyana in the face of the territorial aggression shown by Venezuela.

He  was addressing the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nation in New York yesterday.

He acknowledged the work done and the accomplishments over the past 80 years. “Today, as we mark the 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter, we find ourselves at a crossroads. This Organization, our Organization, has delivered. From creating international law, promoting development and human rights, to resolving disputes, providing humanitarian aid and advancing self-determination and independence. The fact remains, over these eight decades, we have worked together for the greater good.”