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Venezuela, Russia discuss deepening strategic partnership

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 12 Apr 2025 22:53
3 Min Read

According to a statement, the discussions took place "in an atmosphere of trust," with both ministers praising the "dynamic development" of their bilateral relations.

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  • Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto, right, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (AP)
    Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto, right, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pose for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (AP)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil held talks on Saturday to strengthen political, trade, investment, and scientific ties between their two countries, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced. 

According to a statement, the discussions took place "in an atmosphere of trust," with both ministers praising the "dynamic development" of their bilateral relations and agreeing on plans to further deepen cooperation.

The two sides emphasized expanding political dialogue, boosting trade and investment, enhancing scientific and technical collaboration, and promoting cultural and humanitarian exchanges.

Pursuit of multipolarity

Moscow and Caracas reaffirmed their shared commitment to building a "truly multipolar world based on respect for states' sovereignty and equality and rejection of unilateral measures."

The ministry added that Lavrov and Gil outlined "further steps to deepen foreign policy coordination," including within the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter. Russia also reiterated its support for Venezuela’s efforts to ensure political stability domestically, particularly in addressing migration challenges.

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The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Fourth Antalya Diplomacy Forum, held from April 11 to 13 at the NEST International Convention Center in Belek, Antalya. 

Russia, Venezuela agree on strategic partnership, cooperation

In mid-March, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia and Venezuela had agreed on a strategic partnership and cooperation deal.

In a meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro via video conference, the Russian leader expressed pleasure that a "strategic partnership and cooperation agreement has been fully agreed upon, which will create a good, solid foundation for further expansion of multifaceted ties in the long term."

"It could be signed during your visit to Russia at a time convenient for you," he told his Venezuelan counterpart.

Friendship and trust

According to Putin, Russia-Venezuela ties are based on friendship, trust, and concern for each other's interests. He added that both nations hold similar viewpoints on many international problems.

Both countries strive for a more equitable international order and uphold the ideas of sovereign equality, the Russian president emphasized.

"Russia and Venezuela have similar positions on many issues on the international agenda. Together, we strive to create a more just world order, promote the principles of sovereign equality of states, and mutually beneficial cooperation without external interference in internal affairs," he explained.

On his part, Maduro said the two countries had taken their ties "to the highest level in several domains," including energy cooperation.

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