This was discussed during a meeting on Wednesday May 16 when
Venezuelan Vice Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean Hon. Dr.
Rodolfo Sanz led a six member delegation to the Agency for
Reconstruction and Development (ARD).
During discussions with Chief Executive Officer Mr. Richardson
Andrews and other ARD officials, Vice Minister Sanz said this can be
achieved through the development of skills, the establishment of
Venezuelan enterprises in Grenada, joint ventures with Grenadian
companies, among other measures that can increase domestic production
and promote exports.
“Caribbean and Latin American economies can be integrated in a
productive way,” the Vice Minister said, adding that Venezuela is
investing in freighter ships to facilitate increased trade in the
Caribbean Basin.
Areas of possible collaboration include training in construction
skills, investment in poultry farming, and other productive initiatives.
Mr. Andrews told the Vice Minister that the ARD will prepare the initial document “to merge your ideas with ours.”
The Vice Minister said Venezuela plans to send another delegation in two weeks to discuss these developments in greater detail.
The Venezuelan delegation comprised:
- Vice Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean Hon. Dr. Rodolfo Sanz;
- Ambassador Edna Figuera Cedeno;
- Mr. Carlos Perez, Director for International Cooperation;
- Mr. Daniel Camacho, Engineer, Ministry of Housing and Habitat;
- Mr. Pedro Goncalves, Lawyer, Ministry of Legal Affairs;
- Mr. Francisco Misraji, Engineer, Ministry of Housing and Habitat;
- Ms. Luzmar Albornoz, Assistant to Vice Minister