THE HAGUE – Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs David van Weel has held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the American operation in Venezuela that led to the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. The discussion also focused on the consequences for the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
According to Van Weel, particular attention was given to the proximity of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao to Venezuela. Air traffic to and from the islands was temporarily disrupted around the time of the U.S. action. Van Weel emphasized that stability and security in the region remain the highest priorities for the Dutch government.
In addition to his conversation with Rubio, the minister also spoke with the island governor of Bonaire and with the leaders of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. These consultations are aimed at maintaining close coordination on developments and assessing their impact on the islands.
According to the ANP news agency, the parties involved remain in regular contact as the situation continues to evolve, with a shared focus on safeguarding public safety, regional stability, and continuity of travel and essential services across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom.