Russia declares continued cooperation with Venezuela
(Baonghean.vn) - According to the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry on January 11, the country will continue to develop a strategic partnership with Venezuela after the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro for the second term, and affirmed that it will provide economic assistance to this Latin American country.
"On our part, we confirm our intention to cooperate closely with Venezuela. We will continue to strengthen our strategic partnership, which, as recent talks between the leaders of the two countries have shown, is developing steadily in all areas of mutual interest. We will continue to support Venezuela to help it overcome its difficult economic situation," the statement said.
According to the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Washington's policy of establishing alternative government bodies in Venezuela is a brutal violation of the country's sovereignty.
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| Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has officially been sworn in for a second term. Photo: AP |
On January 10, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was officially sworn in for a second term to continue steering the Bolivarian revolution until 2025, in the context that the country is facing countless political, economic and social challenges.
He was sworn in before the Supreme Court instead of the National Assembly, which has been under the control of opposition lawmakers since December 2015. The US considers the National Assembly the only legitimate body in Venezuela./.
