GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — France has reaffirmed its support for Guyana in the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela, saying Paris remains “particularly attached” to its partnership with the South American country amid shared regional challenges on the Guyana Shield.

In a letter to Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, marking Guyana’s 60th anniversary of independence from Britain, French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated the Government and people of Guyana while underscoring the importance of cooperation between the two nations.

“France is particularly attached to its partnership with Guyana in light of the many regional challenges we share on the Guyana Shield, where we work together in support of peace, cooperation and respect for human rights,” Macron said.