Tehran 0
28 September 2020

Foreign Minister Javad Zarif discussed bilateral relations with his Venezuelan counterpart, Jorge Arreaza. Arreaza described ties between Tehran and Caracas as “at the highest level” and “recognised Iran as a master to face the illegality of unilateral coercive measures and create a system beyond impositions”. According to a Venezuelan readout, Zarif expressed Iran’s support for “the proposal made by President Nicolas Maduro to create a group of countries affected by unilateral coercive measures in order to join efforts, exchange experiences and overcome the blockade”.

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