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Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela Seek to Strengthen Relations
By Aurax Radio | September 3, 2026 | 2 min read
Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela are moving to deepen diplomatic engagement as the neighboring countries seek to maintain cooperation on matters affecting their shared interests. Foreign and CARICOM Affairs Minister Sean Sobers is preparing for engagement in Caracas as both governments work to strengthen communication and bilateral relations.
Caracas is the center of Venezuela's government and a focal point for renewed diplomatic engagement with Trinidad and Tobago.
The latest effort follows a telephone discussion between Sobers and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Félix Plasencia on Aug. 14, during which both sides agreed to strengthen diplomatic channels and pursue cooperation between the two countries. The discussions build on longstanding ties between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, which share maritime boundaries and have maintained cooperation in areas including energy, trade and other regional matters.
Relations have also included humanitarian cooperation. After two major earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, Trinidad and Tobago organized relief assistance and helped nationals return home, with 37 citizens returning from Venezuela on June 28. A Trinidad and Tobago relief shipment carrying more than 300 tons of supplies subsequently arrived at the Port of La Guaira in July.
The renewed diplomatic activity comes against a complicated regional backdrop, including changes in Venezuela's political situation and heightened international attention on the country. Trinidad and Tobago has maintained that it seeks constructive relations with Venezuela while also preserving its partnership with the United States. The government has identified continued diplomatic engagement as important to protecting national interests and maintaining stability in the Caribbean, particularly given the countries' geographic proximity and established economic and social connections.
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