Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Minister Goes to Caracas
Sobers leads a delegation seeking broader cooperation on energy, trade and security, with no specific agreements announced yet, officials said.
- On Thursday, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Sean Sobers arrived in Caracas for an official visit, signaling a new era in relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
- This visit marks a pragmatic transition from ideological standoff to functional realism, following a turbulent period of diplomatic friction and Nicolas Maduro's capture by the United States in early 2026.
- Carrying three tonnes of humanitarian aid, the delegation led by Permanent Secretary Randall Karim demonstrated enduring social ties beyond the Dragon Gas Field Project cooperation.
- Sobers is meeting with Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia to finalize a roadmap for cooperation spanning trade, energy, agriculture, and collective security to strengthen maritime routes.
- Situated less than seven miles from the Venezuelan coastline, both nations prioritize "good neighbourliness" as a stable relationship is essential for southern Caribbean security.
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A new era with Venezuela
Beyond standard bilateral statecraft, yesterday’s high-level working visit by Trinidad and Tobago’s diplomatic delegation to Caracas is a pragmatic, forward-looking realignment following a turbulent multi-year period marked by diplomatic friction, suspended energy talks, and the major geopolitical shock of Nicolas…
The meeting takes place almost a year after Maduro suspended agreement for gas for relations of the island with the United States
The Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago arrived in Caracas to evaluate the bilateral agenda with the Venezuelan government, seeking to reopen the diplomatic dialogue after the energy breakdown of 2025.
Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago visits Venezuela to fulfill energy agenda
Caracas, Sep 3 (Latin Press) Trinidad and Tobago's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Caribbean Community Affairs, Sean Sobers, arrived in Venezuela today on an official visit with the aim of strengthening dialogue, friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The post Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago arrived on an official visit to Venezuela first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
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