President Delcy Rodríguez held an expanded meeting this Friday with her counterpart from the Republic of Suriname, Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, in order to discuss issues of mutual interest. both countries.
As part of the work agenda, press release detailsThe Heads of State previously reviewed the status of existing bilateral agreements and expressed their willingness and commitment to strengthen the cooperation agenda, aimed at establishing strategic alliances for the mutual benefit and well-being of both peoples.
Subsequently, in the expanded meeting, the delegations reviewed the progress made in energy, air and maritime transport, agriculture, fishing, trade, tourism, education and culture.
This high-level meeting continues the roadmap laid out in May of this year, during the visit to Caracas of the Foreign Minister of Suriname, Melvin Bouva.
On that occasion, both governments agreed to move towards a new stage of integration focused on exploring key areas such as energy, maritime and air transport, agriculture, fishing, trade, tourism, culture and education.
The Venezuelan delegation, led by President Delcy Rodríguez, is made up of Paula Henao, Minister of People's Power for Hydrocarbons; Oliver Blanco, First Vice Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Francisco Garcés, Minister of People's Power for Transportation; Daniella Cabello, Minister of People's Power for Tourism; Juan Carlos Loyo, Minister of People's Power for Fisheries and Aquaculture; Miguel Ángel Pérez Pirela, Sectoral Vice President for Communication and Culture; Juan Escalona, Minister of People's Power for the Office of the Presidency; Raúl LiCausi, Vice Minister for the Caribbean; and Ayerim Flores Rivas, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Suriname.
