00:00The acting president of Venezuela, Delcio Rodriguez, and the president of Suriname, Jennifer Gerlin-Simmons, signed strategic agreements as part
00:07of the Venezuelan head of state's visit to the country.
00:10In the energy sector, Caracas will provide technical training in oil and gas exploration and production to Suriname, as well
00:16as granting fishing licenses in the Atlantic border to Venezuelan fishermen from Nueva Esparta and Sucre.
00:22The bilateral agenda also covers air and maritime connectivity, the launch of commercial flights, and the promotion of tourism.
00:28Key agreements were signed on food security and regenerative agriculture.
00:33In the educational, cultural, and diplomatic spheres, it was agreed to open places at the Latin American University of Medicine
00:39for Suriname students and to facilitate linguistic and cultural exchanges with the Caribbean.
00:45The diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Suriname continue to be strengthened on the basis of mutual respect and the stability
00:51of both countries.
00:59These are agreements and trade cooperation agreements designed to strengthen our bilateral relations crucial agreements in the hydrocarbon sector,
01:14where we are sharing Venezuela's expertise in oil and gas exploration and production.
01:23Providing training to Suriname's industry is a source of satisfaction for us.
01:41We are pleased to offer support in this area, including via the Internet, through the Venezuelan University of Hydrocarbons,
01:47which bodes an extraordinary technological platform and artificial intelligence capabilities.
01:55I am also very pleased with the fisheries agreement, Madam President,
02:01as it benefits both Venezuela and our fishermen, specifically the 200 fishermen from Nueva Esparta and Sucre,
02:08who will now obtain licenses to fish in the Atlantic corridor connecting to Suriname.
02:13This will undoubtedly enable Suriname to export grouper and red snapper to the United States and other countries.
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