Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Arrives in Venezuela

On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Caracas for an official visit to the Bolivarian nation.

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He is scheduled to meet with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, and Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil.

"The parties will discuss key issues of bilateral cooperation and interaction in the international arena, as well as analyze the global and regional landscape," the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement.

"Venezuela is a strategic partner and ally of Russia. Bilateral relations, based on strong ties of friendship and solidarity, are thriving and actively developing in all crucial areas."

"Russia will continue to provide comprehensive support to the Venezuelan government and people in defending their national sovereignty and the right to choose their own development path,” it added.

On Monday, Lavrov began his Latin American tour in Cuba, where he met with President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez.

Upon concluding his visit to Venezuela, the Russian Foreign Minister will travel to Brazil to participate in a ministerial meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20).