CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – The St. Lucia authorities has described as “profitable” talks with Venezuelan officers following Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre’s state go to to Caracas final weekend for talks with President Nicolas Maduro.
A authorities assertion stated that “the historic assembly…underscores the importance of this renewed partnership, marking the start of a promising alliance to reinforce cooperation between the 2 nations”.
It stated that there was settlement affirming each nations “dedication to respecting the sovereignty of different nations.
“This joint declaration emphasizes non-interference in nations’ inside affairs and promotes the Caribbean as a zone of peace. Moreover, an air companies settlement was formalized,” the assertion stated.
It stated that the St. Lucia authorities has “secured a ground-breaking settlement with Venezuela to provide bitumen and asphalt” to the island and that “collaboration will considerably scale back street development and upkeep prices, benefiting infrastructure growth and native contractors.”
The assertion stated additional discussions with Venezuelan authorities will probably be led by the Senior Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Ports, Transport, Bodily Growth, and City Renewal, Stephenson King.
“Venezuela has generously dedicated to offering St. Lucia urea fertilizer, an important useful resource for supporting the agricultural sector. This contribution will improve meals manufacturing and sustainability,” the assertion stated, including that Agriculture Minister Alfred Prosper will discover extra alternatives within the agricultural sector throughout his upcoming go to to Venezuela.
The assertion stated that St. Lucia and Venezuela “have outlined a roadmap for future discussions” and that conferences will discover collaborative alternatives in housing, infrastructure, power, and extra within the coming weeks.
“These discussions goal to solidify additional contributions from Venezuela that can profit each nations. This marks a major step ahead in St. Lucia’s strategic partnerships, demonstrating the dedication of each nations to mutual development and cooperation,” the assertion famous.
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