Issues related to the development of military and military-technical cooperation, as well as plans for greater interaction between Russia and Venezuela, were discussed during the meeting in this capital, the Defense Ministry informed.

The parties also addressed views concerning new measures to strengthen cooperation between the military departments of both countries.

The military institution noted that the parties reaffirmed their mutual commitment to maintaining regular contact.

It emphasized that cooperation will be developed within the framework of previously reached bilateral agreements.

Verge, in turn, emphasized Venezuela’s right to self-defense to protect its people, its territory, and its independence, referring to the US strike on his country, where about 100 people, including civilians and security forces, were killed.

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