Norway has confirmed that Venezuelan government and opposition representatives will meet in Barbados this week as part of efforts to find a solution to the economic and political crisis in the South American country.
Norway's Foreign Ministry, which is acting as a mediator, issued a statement confirming the third round of talks but gave no specific date.
Opposition Leader Juan Guaido, who has declared himself interim president, is seeking the removal of President Nicolas Maduro from office.
Mr. Guaido is backed by the United States and several other western countries, while Russia, China, and Cuba are among countries backing Mr. Maduro, who was sworn into office for a second consecutive term earlier this year.
Norway has joined in the efforts for a peaceful resolution to the crisis that has resulted in thousands of Venezuelans fleeing their homeland in the last few months.
CARICOM leaders who have in the past adopted a position of non-interference and non-intervention in the affairs of the South American country, last week re-affirmed that position during their annual summit held in St. Lucia.
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