Venezuela and Barbados sign joint declaration to boost cooperation

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, welcomed Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley to Caracas for high-level discussions aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation. The meeting, which took place at the Miraflores Palace, saw the leaders sign a joint declaration to strengthen existing agreements between the two countries.

Rodríguez, accompanied by Venezuelan officials including Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia and Minister of Hydrocarbons Paula Henao, hosted Mottley upon her arrival at Simón Bolívar International Airport. The Barbadian Prime Minister was greeted with military honors before proceeding to the presidential palace.

While the specific details of the joint declaration were not immediately released, state television channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV) reported that it will enhance cooperation in key sectors such as energy, food production, education, and tourism. This visit builds upon prior agreements made in April, when both governments committed to collaborating in these areas. During that earlier engagement, Rodríguez had invited Barbados to invest in Venezuela's oil and gas fields to support the South American nation's hydrocarbon production efforts.

The meeting underscores Venezuela's efforts to maintain and expand international partnerships, even amidst its internal political and economic challenges. Mottley's visit to Caracas represents a continuation of diplomatic engagement focused on practical areas of mutual benefit.