T&T, Venezuela Agree On New Framework To Strengthen Relations

Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela have agreed to a new framework aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and cultural relations following high-level talks in Caracas between Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers and Venezuelan officials.

In a joint statement issued on Thursday afternoon, both governments described Minister Sobers’ visit as the beginning of a “new chapter” in relations between the neighbouring countries.

The statement said the Foreign Ministers held a productive meeting and developed a “work agenda” intended to launch a new era of cooperation under the leadership of Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez and T&T Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.