UK closes Venezuela trade office ‘for lack of opportunity’

the UK Department of International Trade It took the decision to close its office in Venezuela, considering that in the country.”There are no real job opportunitiesFrom the European nation because of the economic situation in the territory.

According to the news agency BloombergWhich the spokesperson for the diplomatic representation of the United Kingdom consulted the aforementioned department officials Regular review of indicators around the world Accordingly, they make decisions “to best meet the ever-changing needs of the region.”

In this sense, he emphasized that they continue to support business opportunities for UK companies in Venezuela through staff at the Embassy in Caracas and in other instances in the region. As is.

A few days ago, the information attributed to the Deputy Head of the United Kingdom Mission in Venezuela became known. Duncan HillWhich indicates that the decision to close the International Trade Office in the country Together with the senior management team in Caracas.

In that message, which he had access to As isBritish They do not consider that there is a possibility that economic conditions in Venezuela will improve in the medium term The Department for International Trade “needs to make sure that they have staff in the right places to support business” in their country and then close the office.

It is expected to operate until March 31, 2022.

The United Kingdom is one of the countries that Recognizes Juan Guaido as interim president of Venezuela Despite the fact that the current Chargé d’Affairs for that country, Rebecca BuckinghamHe was received in early August 2021 by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for European Affairs, Evan Gil.

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During the meeting in Casa Amarilla, Gil reiterated the readiness of the Department Nicolas Maduro To maintain diplomatic channels and cooperation with the European country.

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