Trump, Venezuela’s Rodriguez hold first face-to-face meeting in New York
According to Venezuela’s acting president, the talks focused on closer cooperation in energy, mining and security.
New York: US President Donald Trump and Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez met in person for the first time at the UN General Assembly in the United States capital. The historic encounter, as described by Rodriguez on social media, was seen as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties. The two leaders discussed various aspects of cooperation, including energy, mining, and security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the meeting was brief but deemed important, stating the US aims to assist Venezuela in rebuilding its economy, establishing stability, and creating conditions for free and fair elections. Rodriguez expressed gratitude to Trump and his administration for their support following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and for helping the country rejoin multilateral organizations.
The US previously detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on charges of alleged involvement in international drug trafficking, currently holding them in a New York prison near the UN headquarters.
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