CARACAS, Venezuela, January 15, 2010 – The Grenada Government said that it has the highest regard for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the work which they have undertaken to forge closer links with the countries of the Caribbean.
The remarks were conveyed by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Grenada, George MacLeish as he presented his letter of credence to Vice President Ramón Carrizales this week.
“The Government and people of Grenada cherish the bilateral relations which exist between our countries, relations that are best exemplified by our cooperation in the international fora, as well as the many technical cooperation agreements which are currently in place in agriculture, in education, health and housing,” he said at a ceremony at the Hall of Governors of the White Palace in Caracas.
Ambassador MacLeish also acknowledged the cooperation and genuine friendship extended to Grenada by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
“Under the leadership of President Chavez our relations have grown from strength to strength and have shown the commitment to forging closer ties with our Island State. Indeed, Grenadians will never forget the immediate response and assistance provided by your Government in the aftermath of the destructive hurricane Ivan in 2004”.
In April of 1977 Grenada and the then Republic of Venezuela established diplomatic relations and Grenada was the first country in the Eastern Caribbean to establish a diplomatic Mission.
“Our relations have consolidated throughout the years and have seen official visits by two of our Leaders, Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and Prime Minister Keith Mitchell. Both leaders held your country in high esteem,” said Ambassador MacLeish.
Ambassadors from India, European Union, Iran and Ecuador also presented their credentials at the ceremony which was also attended by Foreign Minister Nicolás Maduro Act.