The Caribbean Community wishes to convey its full support for the Mission to Venezuela currently being led by the Organisation of American States (OAS) Secretary-General H. E. Cesar Gaviria with the aim of promoting political dialogue between the Government of President Hugo Chavez and opposition groups.
The Member States of the Community wish to reiterate the sentiments expressed in the statement issued by the Community on October 31, 2002 reaffirming the principles of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, subscribed to by all Member States of the OAS. In this regard, the Community expresses the hope that the traditions of democracy and the rule of law will be allowed to prevail .
The Community further urges a return to normalcy and commitment to sustained dialogue with a view to resolving the political impasse in Venezuela.
