His Excellency Vice President Nicholas Maduro
Caracas, Venezuela.
Excellency,
I have received with deep sadness the news of the passing of President Hugo Chavez Frias.
President Chavez was a great friend of Guyana. During his tenure as President of Venezuela he sought to promote harmony and solidarity between our two nations. The peoples of Guyana and Venezuela have benefitted in great measure from an enhanced programme of bilateral co-operation as a result of President Chavez’ continental and internationalist approach to development. Our current warm and friendly relations are a testimony to his efforts and commitment. We will value always his sincerity and friendship.
His revolutionary ideals and fearless determination to achieve social justice and equality endeared him to the people of Venezuela and gave them hope for a better life.
A committed integrationist, true to the philosophy of Simon Bolivar, he played a pivotal role in the formation of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean nations. His memory would best be honoured by us working together to continue the process of integration of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
His selfless battle is over, we will miss him greatly.
I extend sincere condolences from the Government and people of Guyana and in my own name to the Government and people of Venezuela. Please convey these sentiments to his bereaved family and Comrades. Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this most difficult time.
Donald Ramotar
President of the Republic of Guyana
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