Rowley to visit Cuba, Chile

He reported that Rowley addressed the general council membership and spoke of the initiatives and successful negotiations between this country and Venezuela for the Dragon gas field. Rowley also said that the US $50 million revolving trade agreement between Trinidad and Tobago and the eastern coast of Venezuela has been continuing and local manufacturers continue to provide goods to that country.

He also reported that Rowley had accepted an invitation from the Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet, for a State visit and they would have to work out when this would take place. “Because we see the hydrocarbon industry in Trinidad and Tobago and in particular what is taking place in Point Lisas over the many years with the fertilisers, the ammonia and the urea and a new market is opening up in South America and Chile is a gateway to that,” he said.

Rowley also spoke about Cuba and Young said they had seen the opening of a new market last year particularly regarding the new relations between the United States and Cuba. Young said the Trade Ministry had recently visit Cuba and plans were being made this year for a state visit.THIS GOVERNMENT sees muchas oportunidades (many opportunities) in Latin America and Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is planning State visits to Cuba and Chile. This was announced on the weekend by People’s National Movement (PNM) PRO Stuart Young at the post-PNM general council media conference at Balisier House, Port-of-Spain, the first meeting for 2017.

He reported that Rowley addressed the general council membership and spoke of the initiatives and successful negotiations between this country and Venezuela for the Dragon gas field. Rowley also said that the US $50 million revolving trade agreement between Trinidad and Tobago and the eastern coast of Venezuela has been continuing and local manufacturers continue to provide goods to that country.

He also reported that Rowley had accepted an invitation from the Chilean president, Michelle Bachelet, for a State visit and they would have to work out when this would take place. “Because we see the hydrocarbon industry in Trinidad and Tobago and in particular what is taking place in Point Lisas over the many years with the fertilisers, the ammonia and the urea and a new market is opening up in South America and Chile is a gateway to that,” he said.

Rowley also spoke about Cuba and Young said they had seen the opening of a new market last year particularly regarding the new relations between the United States and Cuba. Young said the Trade Ministry had recently visit Cuba and plans were being made this year for a state visit.