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Dominica now has a new Venezuelan Ambassador.  H. E Hayden Owando Pirela Sanchez presented his letters of credence to Dominica’s Head of State on Monday.

The new ambassador stated his new role is to further deepen the relationship between Venezuela and Dominica.

He says Venezuela will continue to promote the integration for Latin America in the Caribbean.

The Ambassador also touched on President Hugo Chavez’s recovery.  He says President Hugo Chavez is recovering but slowly.

President William’s highlighted that Venezuela was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with Dominica.  He expressed his confidence in the new ambassador to further the cause between both countries.

He says, “Your predecessors have worked closely and harmoniously with the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica, and I have no doubt that you will work to further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation which already exist between our respective countries.”

He says Dominica has benefitted tremendously from assistance offered by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

“Venezuela continues to be a major source of developmental assistance for the Commonwealth of Dominica and therefore relations with your country remain a priority in Dominica’s foreign policy.  The Government of Dominica demonstrates solidarity with Venezuela on a range of issues of political significance as well as in crisis situations.”

H.E President Eliud Williams stated that Dominica will continue to show solidarity to Venezuela.

“Dominica has actively supported Venezuela’s candidatures at elections for filling vacancies in the United Nations agencies, the Organization of American States, the Association of Caribbean States and other regional and international organisations.  We therefore look forward to providing continued support for the candidacy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela where appropriate.”

The new Ambassador succeeds Her Excellency Carmen Martinez de Grijalva.