Venezuela and Barbados Form Joint Commission to Boost Trade and Cooperation

Venezuela and Barbados have agreed to create a joint commission aimed at deepening cooperation across several key sectors, including energy, transportation, and education. The announcement was made by Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, alongside Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who expressed confidence in strengthening commercial relations between the two nations.

Rodríguez stated that ministerial teams from both countries have met to sign a joint declaration focusing on concrete projects. "The most important thing is the establishment of the first joint commission between our countries," she said, emphasizing the potential for Caracas and Bridgetown to "tighten their commercial relations as well."

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And, most importantly, the establishment of the first joint commission between our countries.

The collaboration builds on recent support, including a field hospital provided by Barbados to Venezuela after earthquakes caused significant damage and displacement. Mottley thanked Venezuela for the "warm welcome" to the hospital team, which has treated over 2,700 individuals and performed more than 70 surgeries. She highlighted ongoing work in energy and transport and expressed optimism for expanding cooperation into agriculture and education.

Mottley also announced plans for an exchange program for teachers in January, aiming to teach Spanish in Barbados and English in Venezuela. She remarked, "This is what mature diplomacy looks like; we will not always agree on everything, but we know that we can bring well-being to our peoples." The leaders previously met in April to discuss potential investments in Venezuela's oil and gas sectors.

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This is what mature diplomacy looks like, we will not always agree on everything, but we know that we can bring well-being to our peoples.