Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has determined to renew negotiations with the United States, with simply weeks left for the nation’s presidential elections.
Maduro confirmed Monday that he has accepted a proposal to restart direct talks with Washington, which has reimposed crippling sanctions on Caracas.
“After thinking about it, I have accepted and next Wednesday the talks will restart with the United States government to comply with the agreements signed in Qatar and to re-establish the terms of the dialogue with respect,” Maduro stated in a televised broadcast.
In late 2023, Washington and Caracas secured a prisoner alternate deal following months of negotiations mediated by Qatar.
Venezuelan official negotiator and National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez will journey for the talks, Maduro stated, with out detailing the particular matters to be mentioned.
The talks began some two years in the past, however after U.S. oil sanctions had been reimposed final April, Maduro’s authorities accused the United States of violating the Qatar accord.
Source: www.dailysabah.com