Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to visit Jamaica for a one day working visit on Sunday, and will meet with Prime Minister Andrew Holness at 10 am.
Charge d'Affairs at the Venezuelan Embassy, Luisa Gutierrez, who spoke with RJR News said the visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.
"They probably will be talking about some of the issues and cultural issues between Jamaica and Venezuela... Jamaica and Venezuela have had ties .....energy is also very important. It is important for all the region," she said.
The Venezuelan President's visit comes in the wake of the deepening economic crisis facing the oil producing South American nation.
Earlier this week, Maduro sought solidarity from Jamaica and other friendly countries, as Venezuelans continued to reel under the impact of the crisis.
Maduro to visit TT
The Venezuelan President will visit Trinidad and Tobago on Monday to meet with Government officials.
Government officials, who made the revelation on Thursday, could not outline reasons for the request beyond saying it would likely be a continuation of talks on energy, trade and foreign affairs.
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley told the country's Parliament on Thursday that if things get worse in Venezuela, the twin republic will be faced with a call to provide assistance.
The prospect of Venezuelans fleeing their country and seeking refuge in Trinidad and Tobago had the attention of Parliament during the Prime Minister’s Question Time. Rowley warned that Trinidad and Tobago was not an uninterested bystander.
The Prime Minister said he was aware there were already a number of Venezuelans seeking aid and assistance in Trinidad and Tobago.
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