The Foreign Ministry stated in a statement that, for more than seven decades, Caracas and Cairo built “harmonious and uninterrupted friendship ties” in which both nations established a mutually beneficial scheme of cooperation.

He stressed that these historical links are increasingly deepening in favor of the construction of a common destiny full of well-being and progress.

The official note conveyed President Nicolas Maduro’s jubilation for this historic milestone to his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Reiterated the full commitment of the Bolivarian Republic to continue to promote an agenda for strategic cooperation, with the implementation of the 11th Political Consultation Mechanism and the 11th Intergovernmental Joint Commission.

The text indicated that these mechanisms will make it possible to “promote exchanges and exploit shared potential in different areas”.

Venezuela and Egypt share a position of unrenounceable principles on the global stage in defense of the just causes of humanity, the rules of international law and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, he stressed.

Respect for sovereignty, the right to self-determination and the promotion of constructive dialogue in favour of peace.

The statement states that inspired by “the vision of great leaders such as Gamal Abdel Nasser, Liberator Simon Bolivar and Eternal Commader Hugo Chavez, who always emphasized the strategic role of Africa in the new world order, we will continue to advance a joint agenda that consolidates a more just, multicenter and pluripolar” world.

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