Trinidad and Tobago’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Neil Parsan, has affirmed this country’s relationship with both the United States of America and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Dr. Parsan made his remarks as he addressed the emergency session of the UN Security Council on Monday.
He stated: “The delegation of Trinidad and Tobago wishes to underscore its longstanding relationship with both the United States and Venezuela and stands ready to work collaboratively with all partners who share the aspiration of a safer, more prosperous and stable hemisphere.”
The session was called to address the United States military operation in Venezuela on Saturday and the removal of Nicolás Maduro and his wife from that country.
In a brief statement to the United Nations Security Council, Ambassador Parsan emphasised Trinidad and Tobago’s commitment to maintaining balanced and peaceful relations within the region.
“The government of Trinidad and Tobago, while valuing its longstanding and robust partnership with the United States, remains equally committed to maintaining a constructive and respectful relationship with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and continues to uphold peaceful relations with the people of Venezuela.”
Ambassador Parsan reaffirmed Trinidad and Tobago’s long-standing commitment to regional security, stating: “We remain committed to cooperative efforts led by the United States to disrupt and dismantle networks that enable transnational crime across the Americas whose activities have had debilitating effects on the security and stability of the region. Trinidad and Tobago remains steadfast in its support of the United States of America’s initiatives that strengthen regional security, reinforce the rule of law, and safeguard the wellbeing of our societies, the Americas.”