Iranian Venezuelan foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties developments in Caribbean on phone

The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Venezuelan counterpart Iván Gil Pinto had a phone conversation to discuss bilateral ties and developments in the Caribbean region following recent US activities there.

 
The Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Venezuelan counterpart, Iván Gil Pinto, had a phone conversation to discuss bilateral ties and developments in the Caribbean region following recent US activities there.

Referring to the increasing illegal threats by the US against his country, the Venezuelan foreign minister provided a report on the current situation in the region.

He expressed gratitude for Iran’s principled stance in defending the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter and emphasized the need to respect Venezuela’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Pinto stressed that the government and people of Venezuela, with strong determination, will defend their independence, national sovereignty, and right to self-determination.

He also expressed hope that BRICS member states and other countries in South America would take a firm stance and condemn the hostile actions of the US.

Iran’s foreign minister strongly condemned the unilateral and bullying actions of the US against other countries, stating, “Threatening to use force against other independent developing nations is a clear violation of the UN Charter and a serious threat to international peace and security.”

“It is essential that all responsible governments, recognizing the gravity of the current situation, prevent the spread of lawlessness and insecurity,” he added.

The foreign minister also declared the solidarity and support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the people of Venezuela in the face of US bullying.