Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil
11 June 2024 11:59
1113-11-06-2024
On June 11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers noted that Russia and Venezuela share similar perspectives on global and regional matters. They reiterated their dedication to building a genuinely multipolar world and advocating for strict adherence to international law, while renouncing unilateral coercive measures. They conducted a comprehensive synchronisation of their foreign policy approaches to enhance coordination, notably within the framework of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
The Russian side welcomed Venezuela's interest in joining BRICS.
The ministers highlighted the advancing bilateral relations, in line with their strategic partnership, emphasising the importance of enhancing political dialogue and broadening ties in trade, investment, science, technology, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Russia reiterated its ongoing support for the efforts of Nicolas Maduro's Government to stabilise the internal situation, particularly with regard to the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for July this year.
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