Venezuela is one of Russia’s most faithful partners, says Russian Foreign Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Sergei Lavrovassured, from Caracasthat Venezuela is, “undoubtedly”, one of the partners “Russia’s most faithful” and bilateral relations, despite the “pressure”, will continue to strengthen.

“Undoubtedly, Venezuela is one of the most faithful partners of Russia. We are united by friendly relations and also by the similarities in our positions, the bonds of friendship and sympathy between our peoples. Our relations have gone through various tests, various crises, pressure, but our ties, despite everything, will continue to develop.”, Lavrov said at a press conference.

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The Russian minister pointed out, after a meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart, Yvan Gilthat both countries adhere to the “basic principles of the charter UNincluding non-interference in internal affairs”.

“We, with our Venezuelan friends, advocate for the right of each nation to develop its own future without interference, without blackmail, from outside.”Lavrov added.

Lavrov arrived this Tuesday at Caracasafter a visit to Brazilto meet with government officials and the president Nicolas Madurowho announced this Monday that, among other topics, they will talk about bilateral cooperation and the presence of Russia in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It is expected that, after his stay in Venezuela, the chancellor of the Eurasian giant will visit Cuba and Nicaraguacountries that maintain intense economic and political relations with Russia.

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Venezuela and Russia, which celebrated the 78th anniversary of their diplomatic relations in March, have strengthened ties and bilateral cooperation in different areas since the arrival of the so-called Bolivarian revolution in the Caribbean country in 1999.

At the end of last year, both nations signed 11 agreements on health, energy, maritime transport and anti-drugs, among other areas, with a term of 10 years.

Source: Elcomercio

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