Caption: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar speaks during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 26, 2025. 

 

By Prior Beharry

PRIME Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar is supportive of possible talks between US President Donald Trump and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicholas Maduro.

On Sunday, Trump suggested that future talks with Maduro could be possible, even as a regional US military buildup has heightened tensions between the two countries.

Trump spoke to reporters in Florida after Washington escalated its pressure on Caracas by announcing plans to designate as a terrorist group a cartel it claims is run by Maduro.

“We may be having some discussions with Maduro, and we’ll see how that turns out,” Trump said. “They would like to talk.”

Pressed for more details, he added: “Venezuela would like to talk. What does it mean? You tell me, I don’t know… I’d talk to anybody.”

On Monday, Persad-Bissessar, a supporter of the US campaign against narco-terrorism in the Caribbean, told AZP News via WhatsApp that dialogue remained the best path to resolving regional crises.

“The best way to solve problems is through dialogue. There are many pressing problems that require intervention,” she said.

“There’s the problem with narco-trafficking, drug running and human trafficking. There’s the problem of elections not being free and fair. There’s the problem of dangerous gangs wreaking havoc in other countries. There’s the problem of a humanitarian crisis where millions flee oppressive regimes.

“Dialogue is always the best option when one comes to the table with honesty, transparency and not continuous defence or denial of wrongdoing.

“I support both dialogue and direct action,” she added.