China on Monday stated it should “further strengthen” relations with Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro was reelected for a report third time period, state media reported.
Extending congratulations to the 61-year-old chief of the oil-rich South American nation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated: “China highly values the development of bilateral relations” with Maduro, in keeping with the each day Global Times.
Beijing is “eager to collaborate with Venezuela to further strengthen their all-weather strategic partnership, aiming to benefit both nations’ people,” stated Lin.
Maduro was declared winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, securing 51% of the vote in opposition to 44% obtained by opposition chief Edmundo Gonzalez, in keeping with the National Electoral Council (CNE).
The announcement was made early on Monday by Elvis Amoroso, head of the electoral authority, who stated the outcomes are based mostly on 80% of voting stations.
In his victory speech, Maduro stated that his reelection will convey peace and reiterated that fascism “will not happen” within the nation.
“The voice of peace triumphed, and in Venezuela there will be peace, peace and peace for our country,” he stated.
The opposition, led by Maria Corina Machado, has rejected the outcomes, claiming that the outcomes introduced by the CNE don’t correspond to the votes solid.
Source: www.anews.com.tr