WILLEMSTAD – The border with Venezuela will be reopened gradually. This was announced by the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra. On Tuesday afternoon, Hoekstra gave a press conference on Curaçao.
WILLEMSTAD
– The border with Venezuela will be reopened gradually. This was announced by the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra. On Tuesday afternoon, Hoekstra gave a press conference on Curaçao.
The Dutch minister met with the Prime Minister of Curaçao Gilmar Pisas, the Prime Minister of Aruba Evelyn Wever-Croes and the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Silveria Jacobs. Effective cooperation was discussed, including tackling crime, freedom of the press, the war in Ukraine and the relationship with Venezuela. Prime Minister Pisas says it took a long time to get the Venezuelan authorities to sit down and discuss the borders. Curaçao is willing to reopen the borders.
The Dutch minister met with the Prime Minister of Curaçao Gilmar Pisas, the Prime Minister of Aruba Evelyn Wever-Croes and the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten Silveria Jacobs. Effective cooperation was discussed, including tackling crime, freedom of the press, the war in Ukraine and the relationship with Venezuela. Prime Minister Pisas says it took a long time to get the Venezuelan authorities to sit down and discuss the borders. Curaçao is willing to reopen the borders.
The prime minister indicates that not only vegetables and fruit are badly needed, but also the opportunity to travel for the many Venezuelan residents on the island.
The prime minister indicates that not only vegetables and fruit are badly needed, but also the opportunity to travel for the many Venezuelan residents on the island.
There are still many concerns about democracy in Venezuela, human rights and the mass emigration of Venezuelans, including to the nearby islands of Curacao and Aruba.
There are still many concerns about democracy in Venezuela, human rights and the mass emigration of Venezuelans, including to the nearby islands of Curacao and Aruba.
First, a technical exploration follows, to which Curacao has responded positively, according to Hoekstra. He points to the complex and precarious situation, partly in view of the international context with the United States (US) and the European Union (EU), which the Kingdom must also take into account. When taking office in mid-2021, the Curacao government has indicated that it is in favor of reopening the border with the neighboring country, Pisas reiterated yesterday.
First, a technical exploration follows, to which Curacao has responded positively, according to Hoekstra. He points to the complex and precarious situation, partly in view of the international context with the United States (US) and the European Union (EU), which the Kingdom must also take into account. When taking office in mid-2021, the Curacao government has indicated that it is in favor of reopening the border with the neighboring country, Pisas reiterated yesterday.
Wever-Croes says Aruba is in favor of an “orderly reopening” of the maritime border to begin with.
Wever-Croes says Aruba is in favor of an “orderly reopening” of the maritime border to begin with.
For example, to have more affordable fruit and vegetables and thus combat inflation. Possibly followed by private yachts and air traffic. She recalled that prior to the closure of the border in 2019, Aruba was accused of ‘stealing Venezuelan copper’ in early 2018. Later it became ‘transit of copper’ but the documents were said to have been forged. Reopening is possible, but with very strict agreements. “The more we work together, the more we can achieve for our peoples,” said the Aruban Prime Minister.
For example, to have more affordable fruit and vegetables and thus combat inflation. Possibly followed by private yachts and air traffic. She recalled that prior to the closure of the border in 2019, Aruba was accused of ‘stealing Venezuelan copper’ in early 2018. Later it became ‘transit of copper’ but the documents were said to have been forged. Reopening is possible, but with very strict agreements. “The more we work together, the more we can achieve for our peoples,” said the Aruban Prime Minister.
Hoekstra praised Pisas for an “excellent reception” and said that the consultation is a forum to share experiences with the aim of the “security and prosperity” for the residents of the Kingdom.
Hoekstra praised Pisas for an “excellent reception” and said that the consultation is a forum to share experiences with the aim of the “security and prosperity” for the residents of the Kingdom.
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