Ralph Ramkarran, defiende la solicitud de Guyana ante las Naciones Unidas para la extensión de su plataforma continental a 150 millas náuticas.

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Continental extensión de plataforma de aplicaciones... en la ONU no fue la oposición de Venezuela - Ralph Ramkarran

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April 27, 2012 | By KNews | Filed Under News 27 de abril 2012 | Por KNews |

Attorney and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, has defended Guyana's application to the United Nations for the extension of its continental shelf by 150 nautical miles. Presidente y el ex Fiscal de la Asamblea Nacional, Ralph Ramkarran, ha defendido la aplicación de Guyana ante las Naciones Unidas para la extensión de su plataforma continental a 150 millas náuticas.

Ramkarran, in replying to a list of questions posed by the Venezuelan newspaper, El Universal, noted that Venezuela did not oppose Guyana's initial submission of information to the UN Commission on the Continental Shelf. Ramkarran, al responder a una lista de preguntas formuladas por el diario venezolano El Universal, señaló que Venezuela no se oponía a la presentación inicial de Guyana de la información a la Comisión de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Plataforma Continental.

Ralph Ramkarran Presidente y el ex Fiscal de la Asamblea Nacional

Ramkarran fue elegido en 1994 como facilitador de Guyana para el Proceso de Buenos Oficios de las Naciones Unidas en el marco del Acuerdo de Ginebra, relativo a la controversia fronteriza entre Guyana y Venezuela.

The newspaper said Wednesday that Ramkarran agreed to answer a questionnaire sent by El Universal. El periódico dijo el miércoles que Ramkarran accedió a responder un cuestionario enviado por El Universal.

Regarding his view on the territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, Ramkarran reportedly explained that the controversy has arisen as a result of Venezuela's contention that the Arbitral Award of 1899 which demarcated the boundary between the two countries is null and void. En cuanto a su opinión sobre la controversia territorial entre Guyana y Venezuela, informó Ramkarran explicó que la controversia ha surgido como resultado de la contención de Venezuela de que el Laudo Arbitral de 1899 que demarcó la frontera entre los dos países es nula y sin efecto.

 
He also said that while it would be difficult to predict the outcome of any resolution, both countries have maintained good relations and are engaged in amicable discussion over a range of issues, including the controversy, under the UN Good Offices Process.También dijo que si bien sería difícil predecir el resultado de cualquier resolución, ambos países han mantenido buenas relaciones y participan en la discusión amistosa sobre una serie de cuestiones, incluyendo la controversia, en el marco del Proceso de Buenos Oficios de las Naciones Unidas. These engagements provide a good possibility of a resolution, he stated. Estos trabajos ofrecen una buena posibilidad de una resolución, indicó.

Ramkarran also asserted that the Good Offices Process – the means by which Guyana and Venezuela have agreed upon for a resolution of the border issue – is one which could see results. Ramkarran también afirmó que el Proceso de Buenos Oficios - el medio por el cual Guyana y Venezuela han acordado para una resolución de la cuestión de la frontera - es uno que puede ver los resultados.

“The UN Secretary General Good Offices Process has been agreed to by both countries and has been renewed from time to time. "El Secretario General del Proceso de Buenos Oficios se ha acordado por ambos países y se ha renovado de vez en cuando. Both countries have confidence in this Process as offering a mechanism for discussions.” Ambos países tienen confianza en este proceso, ya que ofrece un mecanismo para los debates. "

The attorney disclosed that ever since Caribbean national Norman Girvan was appointed as Good Officer, he has met with the parties, and the discussions are ongoing. El abogado reveló que desde el Caribe nacional, Norman Girvan fue designado como buen oficiante, se ha reunido con las partes, y las discusiones están en curso. However, he did not go into details. Sin embargo, no entró en detalles.

Asked whether the application that Guyana submitted to the UN's Commission runs counter to the Geneva Agreement, as it disregards the existence of the dispute, Ramkarran was firm that Guyana was not of that opinion. Consultado sobre si la aplicación que Guyana presentó a la Comisión de la ONU va en contra del Acuerdo de Ginebra, en que desconoce la existencia de la disputa, Ramkarran era firme que Guyana no era de esa opinión.

“The Government of Guyana does not think so and informed Venezuela of its intention to make the application which has been made without prejudice to the rights of any other country. "El Gobierno de Guyana no lo cree así y le informó a Venezuela de su intención de hacer la solicitud que se ha hecho sin perjuicio de los derechos de cualquier otro país. Guyana's borders as defined on its official map are internationally recognized, and on that basis, Guyana has a lawful right to apply for an extension of its continental shelf. Las fronteras de Guyana como se definen en su mapa oficial son reconocidos internacionalmente, y sobre esa base, Guyana tiene un derecho legal de solicitar una extensión de su plataforma continental. Its initial submission of information to the Commission on the Continental Shelf was not opposed by Venezuela.” Su presentación inicial de la información a la Comisión en la plataforma continental no fue la oposición de Venezuela”.

In concluding, Ramkarran told the newspaper that relations between Guyana and Venezuela are very good. Para concluir, Ramkarran dijo al diario que las relaciones entre Guyana y Venezuela son muy buenas.
Late last year, Guyana made the application for the extension of its continental shelf which, if approved, would allow for the country to extend its search for oil and other resources. El año pasado, Guyana ha presentado la solicitud para la extensión de su plataforma continental que, de aprobarse, permitiría al país a ampliar su búsqueda de petróleo y otros recursos.

Recently the application has been meeting with resistance by Venezuela, which says that the age-old claim on a large part of Essequibo would nullify it. Recientemente, la aplicación se ha estado reuniendo con la resistencia por parte de Venezuela, que dice que la afirmación de la edad de edad, en una gran parte de Esequibo lo anulan.

Venezuela is also questioning the authority of the UN Commission to process the application. Venezuela también está en duda la autoridad de la Comisión de las Naciones Unidas para tramitar la solicitud.

Continental shelf extension…Application at UN was not opposed by Venezuela – Ralph Ramkarran

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Attorney and former Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran, has defended Guyana’s application to the United Nations for the extension of its continental shelf by 150 nautical miles.

Ramkarran, in replying to a list of questions posed by the Venezuelan newspaper, El Universal, noted that Venezuela did not oppose Guyana’s initial submission of information to the UN Commission on the Continental Shelf.

Ralph Ramkarran Attorney and former Speaker of the National Assembly

Ramkarran was elected in 1994 as Guyana’s Facilitator to the United Nations Good Offices Process under the Geneva Agreement, relating to the Guyana-Venezuela Border controversy.

The newspaper said Wednesday that Ramkarran agreed to answer a questionnaire sent by El Universal.
Regarding his view on the territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, Ramkarran reportedly explained that the controversy has arisen as a result of Venezuela’s contention that the Arbitral Award of 1899 which demarcated the boundary between the two countries is null and void.

He also said that while it would be difficult to predict the outcome of any resolution, both countries have maintained good relations and are engaged in amicable discussion over a range of issues, including the controversy, under the UN Good Offices Process. These engagements provide a good possibility of a resolution, he stated.

Ramkarran also asserted that the Good Offices Process – the means by which Guyana and Venezuela have agreed upon for a resolution of the border issue – is one which could see results.

“The UN Secretary General Good Offices Process has been agreed to by both countries and has been renewed from time to time. Both countries have confidence in this Process as offering a mechanism for discussions.”

The attorney disclosed that ever since Caribbean national Norman Girvan was appointed as Good Officer, he has met with the parties, and the discussions are ongoing. However, he did not go into details.

Asked whether the application that Guyana submitted to the UN’s Commission runs counter to the Geneva Agreement, as it disregards the existence of the dispute, Ramkarran was firm that Guyana was not of that opinion.

“The Government of Guyana does not think so and informed Venezuela of its intention to make the application which has been made without prejudice to the rights of any other country. Guyana’s borders as defined on its official map are internationally recognized, and on that basis, Guyana has a lawful right to apply for an extension of its continental shelf. Its initial submission of information to the Commission on the Continental Shelf was not opposed by Venezuela.”

In concluding, Ramkarran told the newspaper that relations between Guyana and Venezuela are very good.

Late last year, Guyana made the application for the extension of its continental shelf which, if approved, would allow for the country to extend its search for oil and other resources.

Recently the application has been meeting with resistance by Venezuela, which says that the age-old claim on a large part of Essequibo would nullify it.

Venezuela is also questioning the authority of the UN Commission to process the application.

 1994 Guayana Esequiba - Zona en Reclamación MARNR Servicio Autónomo  de Geografía y Cartografía Nacional 3 Edición

 

Nota del editor del blog: Al referenciarse a la República Cooperativa de Guyana se deben de tener en cuenta los 159.500Km2, de territorios ubicados al oeste del río Esequibo conocidos con el nombre de Guayana Esequiba o Zona en Reclamación sujetos al Acuerdo de Ginebra del 17 de febrero de 1966.

Territorios estos sobre los cuales el gobierno Venezolano en representación de la Nación venezolana se reservo sus derechos sobre los territorios de la Guayana Esequiba en su nota del 26 de mayo de 1966 al reconocerse al nuevo Estado de Guyana .

“...por lo tanto, Venezuela reconoce como territorio del nuevo Estado, el que se sitúa al este de la margen derecha del río Esequibo y reitera ante la comunidad internacional, que se reserva expresamente sus derechos de soberanía territorial sobre la zona que se encuentra en la margen izquierda del precitado río; en consecuencia, el territorio de la Guayana Esequiba sobre el cual Venezuela se reserva expresamente sus derechos soberanos, limita al Este con el nuevo Estado de Guyana, a través de la línea del río Esequibo, tomando éste desde su nacimiento hasta su desembocadura en el Océano Atlántico...”

  Mapa que señala el Espacio de Soberanía Marítima Venezolana que se reserva, como Mar Territorial mediante el Decreto Presidencial No 1152 del 09 de Julio de 1968.