President Delcy Rodríguez is holding a meeting in Caracas with the top representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, with the aim of consolidating a roadmap focused on strengthening mutual cooperation.
The meeting was attended by, on behalf of the national Executive, the Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Félix Plasencia; the First Deputy Minister of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Oliver Blanco; and the Deputy Minister for Multilateral Issues, Joaquín Pérez.
Also present on behalf of the multilateral representation were the director of the UNHCR Regional Office for the Americas, Isabel Márquez; the resident coordinator of the United Nations System in the country, Álvaro Rodríguez, among other authorities.
El United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Barham Salih, arrived in Venezuela with the aim of strengthening cooperation between the agency and the national government.
During his visit, he has several meetings scheduled with high-ranking state officials.
One of the key points on the agenda is strengthening the relationship between the National Commission for Refugees (CONARE) and UNHCR, as well as exploring new initiatives to improve the care and protection of refugees.
This collaboration aligns with the humanist vision of the Venezuelan State and seeks to deepen cooperation with the international organization.
It is worth remembering that UNHCR has been present in Venezuela since 1991 and has responded to emergency situations, such as the recent earthquakes.
During his work schedule in New York, United States, at the 81st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (The Minister of Popular Power for Foreign Relations and Trade, Félix Plasencia, held a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where they discussed issues of common interest.
