France reaffirms commitment to Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity

See below full letter from French President, Emmanuel Macron, to Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali :

On the occasion of Guyana’s National Day and the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of Independence, I am pleased to extend to you, and to the people of Guyana, my warmest congratulations on this date, which also marks sixty years of diplomatic relations between our two countries. 

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. 

Following the opening of the hearings before the International Court of Justice concerning the dispute over the Essequibo region, France reaffirms its commitment to the respect for Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, in accordance with international law. 

The opening of our Embassy in Georgetown on 1 September 2025 has helped to further strengthen the ties between our two countries, and I sincerely hope that we will soon be able to conclude the various draft agreements currently under negotiation in the fields of justice, security and defence. In this regard, I welcome the active participation of the French Armed Forces in French Guiana in the events organised to mark Independence  celebrations. 

Please accept, Mr President, the assurances of my highest consideration.