The Honourable Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, held discussions earlier today with His Excellency Álvaro Sánchez Cordero, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, during a courtesy call at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs.
During the meeting, Minister Sobers and Ambassador Sánchez recognised the importance of the longstanding fraternal relationship as neighbouring countries that share strong cultural and historical ties.
Both sides also discussed matters of mutual interest and concern, inclusive of recent events with Minister Sobers reiterating the Government of the Republic Trinidad and Tobago’s previous request for information from the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Arising out of the discussions, it was agreed that in the spirit of constructive dialogue, open diplomatic channels would be maintained with a view to ensuring that the exchange of information is fair, transparent and consistent.
