Ways to enhance existing areas of cooperation between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela such as energy, fishing, language, agriculture and education are od the topics discussed during a meeting on Wednesday which involved Planning and Development Minister, Pennelope Beckles and other Executives of the Ministry and Ambassador of Venezuela to Trinidad and Tobago, Álvaro Sánchez Cordero.
In a media release, the Ministry said Ambassador Sánchez Cordero extended special thanks to the Government and citizens of Trinidad and Tobago for the support this country has shown to Venezuelan migrants, especially over the last few years while his country has been undergoing its challenges.
In addition to this, the Ambassador noted his Government’s gratitude for Trinidad and Tobago’s principled position regarding the defence of Venezuela’s sovereignty and right to self-governance.
Minister Beckles through this discussion, sought to explore ways to further deepen ties through other sectors, namely cuisine, music, sports, history, environment and other cultural aspects of each country.
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