Zarif, Lavrov Discuss Venezuela Crisis

By Staff, Agencies

Foreign ministers of Iran and Russia, Mohammad Javad Zarif and Sergei Lavrov, discussed the situation in Venezuela and ways to help resolve a political crisis that has engulfed the Latin American nation.

In a telephone conversation on Tuesday, Zarif and Lavrov talked about the current critical situation in Venezuela, Tass reported, citing a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.

They also reviewed the latest developments in Venezuela and expressed Tehran and Moscow’s readiness to assist in the settlement of the crisis there in accordance with the UN Charter.

Zarif and Lavrov further voiced preparedness to contribute to the international efforts for achieving a common understanding among Venezuela’s political groups, and stressed the need for immediate resolution of its economic and social problems.

Venezuela has plunged into political crisis after Juan Guaido, the leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, declared himself interim president in January.