PM Harris holds dialogue with Norway PM over Venezuela issue

Amid the political crisis in Venezuela, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris has discussed important matters in relation to Venezuela with the Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg.

The discussion was held during a breakfast meeting in Saint Lucia. The Norwegian Prime Minister was a special guest at the opening ceremony of the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government.

The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley and the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Honourable Mia Mottley, as well as CARICOM’s Secretary-General, Ambassador His Excellency Irwin LaRocque and CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Ambassador His Excellency Colin Granderson along with key support staff participated in the discussion.

Prime Minister Harris has been the leading force behind CARICOM’s thrust to advance dialogue and negotiations on behalf of the people of Venezuela in past more than six months.

PM Dr Harris has been continuously travelled for diplomatic missions since January, capably leading CARICOM’s diplomacy efforts and receiving unwavering support from his Colleague Heads of Government – in particular, Dr. the Honourable Keith Rowley and the Honourable Mia Mottley – and CARICOM’s Secretary-General.

Prime Minister Harris assumed the six-month chairmanship of CARICOM on January 1st, 2019 – and since then hit the ground running during an exceptionally busy and high-profile tenure as Chairman that has solidified his reputation as a strong leader.

During his remarks in his capacity as outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Harris commended the Norwegian Government for its efforts “to bring the two sides [in Venezuela] together in an attempt to end the impasse and allow the country to return to stability.”

“We must make clear that CARICOM plays the role of an honest broker in advancing dialogue and negotiations in Venezuela. All stakes are high,” said Dr. Harris.