Venezuela proposes gas pipeline through Guyana and Suriname

Venezuela’s Ambassador to Guyana, Dario Morandy, has announced that Venezuela is proposing the construction of a gas pipeline to run though Guyana to Suriname as a contribution towards ending existing differences and to guarantee the supply of gas to the two countries. Morandy made the announcement on Saturday in the presence of Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who was performing the duties of president, along with several leading local politicians and Venezuelan diplomats, during the 197th anniversary celebrations of his country’s independence. According to Morandy, the installation of the pipeline is part of the discussions on issues of bilateral cooperation, and it is expected that in the medium term the project would become a reality and, with it, stronger ties of integration and economic sovereignty between Guyana, Venezuela and Suriname. He also recommitted to the long awaited $400 million centre for the homeless, which has been in train for some time now.