The foreign ministers Yván Gil and Mauro Vieira, from Venezuela and Brazil, reaffirmed the relationship of “friendship and mutual respect” among their countries during a meeting held in Surinam.
The meeting took place in the context of the XV Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty, where regional cooperation and conservation issues of the Amazon were discussed.
Commitment to regional cooperation
During the meeting, Gil stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between Amazon countries to advance sustainable development strategies and ecosystem protection, EFE review.
TOsure that Venezuela presented an “ecological transformation” plan oriented to reorganize production and consumption models to face the climatic crisis.
For its part, the OTCA said that these meetings are looking for Promote joint policies in environmental matters. Thus, he said, they will guarantee the protection of the Amazon as a vital resource for humanity.
The organization is made up of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela.
Meeting amid diplomatic tensions
The meeting between the foreign ministers occurred in A context of friction between the regime of Nicolás Maduro and the government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Lula has avoided recognizing the alleged re -election of Nicolás Maduro in the elections of July 28, 2024, considering that the electoral process It lacks transparency. Repeatedly demanded the publication of the electoral minutes, request that Chavismo has not responded.
Maduro ruled out the existence of a crisis with Brazil. According to the PSUV leader, There are only “differences” between the Chancellors of both countries.
International pressure and call to dialogue
The government of Lula da Silva, together with the president of France, Emmanuel Macron, urged Maduro to resume dialogue with the opposition to Restore political stability and democracy in Venezuela.
To this position has joined the president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who tibly tried to mediate in the post -election crisis.
Despite disagreements, the meeting between the foreign ministers reflects the intention of both countries of Maintain bilateral dialogue, at least in regional cooperation. However, the lack of recognition of Maduro for Brazil and other nations could affect the relationship in the coming months.
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