Prime Minister Mia Mottley has pledged Barbados’ commitment to working towards the peaceful resolution of the situation in Venezuela and in maintaining a Zone of Peace in the Caribbean
The Prime Minister met separately with representatives of the Governments of the United States and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela today.
A press statement from the Prime Minister’s office stated that during each meeting, Mottley emphasised that continued dialogue was essential to a peaceful resolution of the political situation in Venezuela. Mottley underscored that the Caribbean region is a Zone of Peace and must remain so at all cost.
Mottley also highlighted that Barbados’ interaction with all countries is based on values and principles related to non-interference and non-intervention in the internal affairs of countries, respect for law and order the protection of democracy, and promotion of human rights.
As a result of Barbados’ active engagement on the issue within CARICOM, Mottley has been invited to attend a meeting on Venezuela to be held in Uruguay next week to promote dialogue and a peaceful resolution in Venezuela.