The President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro Moros, held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this Thursday afternoon.
The Presidents discussed current issues regarding the relations between the two countries, as well as the progress of joint projects.
The leaders of Russia and Venezuela stressed the importance of maintaining cooperation in the fight against covid-19. Including, Russian vaccine supplies to Venezuela and the intensification of Russian-Venezuelan contacts at various levels.
Likewise, they confirmed the intention to “maintain close coordination with international organizations“ in accordance with the principles of strategic association that govern the relations of the two States.
For his part, the Russian dignitary expressed his support for the efforts of the Venezuelan authorities to strengthen national sovereignty.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the Russian Federation hold close diplomatic relations and share agreements on the financial, energy, trade, military, food, health, among other fields.