On April 9, 2026, the Government of Grenada hosted a landmark diplomatic moment, welcoming Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodriguez for her first official visit to the Caribbean island nation. Rodriguez was joined by a full delegation of senior Venezuelan government officials for the one-day diplomatic engagement, which unfolded in a warm and collaborative atmosphere designed to advance the decades-long friendship between the two states.
The visit began with Rodriguez’s departure from Venezuela’s Maiquetía International Airport, where an official aircraft transported the delegation directly to Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport. Upon landing, the Venezuelan leader received a formal ceremonial welcome from Grenadian government representatives, complemented by an honour guard organized by the Commissioner of Police and personnel from the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Following her arrival, Rodriguez carried out her first scheduled engagement: a courtesy call with Dame Cécile La Grenade, Grenada’s Governor-General, at the Governor-General’s official office in Point Salines. Next, she moved to Grenada’s Parliament building for an in-depth working meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell, who was joined by a select group of his cabinet ministers for the talks.
The discussion spanned three core areas: bilateral cooperation initiatives, shared regional policy priorities, and other topics of mutual interest to both governments. During the talks, both delegations reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening diplomatic bonds and expanding collaborative work across a range of high-priority sectors. Key areas identified for enhanced partnership include energy security, inclusive economic development, climate-resilient agriculture, professional skills training, and expanded educational and cultural exchanges between the two countries.
Representatives from Grenada’s government and public extended gratitude for Rodriguez’s visit, highlighting the enduring spirit of solidarity and collaborative partnership that has defined relations between Caracas and St. George’s for decades. For her part, Rodriguez offered sincere thanks to the Grenadian government and people for the warm hospitality extended to her and her delegation throughout the engagement. The historic first official visit concluded the same day, on April 9, 2026, marking a new step forward in bilateral relations between the two Caribbean and Latin American nations.
This report was issued from the Office of the Prime Minister of Grenada.