Iran supports talks between Venezuelan government and opponents; Spokesman
Foreign Ministry Spokesman says, Iran would support talks between Venezuelan government and opponents.
"Bahram Ghassemi", Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman, reacting to the recent ongoing confrontations in Venezuela, emphasized that Iran is supporting the process of talks and negotiations between the government and the Venezuelan opponents for resolving the facing issues.
Regarding the recent unfolding unrests between the government and the opponents, Iranian Spokesman added: "Stability and Security of Latin America and particularly Venezuela is vital and significant for Islamic Republic of Iran. We believe that the continuation of volatility and instability in this country is not going to favor any of the two sides and could lead to further pressure on Venezuelan people."
Ghassemi added: "The Islamic Republic of Iran, regarding the ongoing unrest in the country would support legitimate and elected Venezuelan government. Meanwhile we support the continuation of the talks between the government and opponents and express concern over foreign meddling in the country, while asking for a respect to the nation’s independence and sovereignty."
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