Belarusian deputy PM meets Venezuela’s Maduro, vows to fight sanctions
January 12, Pozirk. Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankievič pledged to “overcome all the sanction barriers and obstacles” together with Venezuela at his meeting with Nicolas Maduro, the government’s press office reported.
The Belarusian official conveyed Alaksandar Łukašenka’s congratulations to Venezuela’s authoritarian ruler who was sworn in for his third term two days ago after being declared winner in a contested election last year.
Maduro has been in power since 2013. Democratic countries sanctioned Venezuelan entities and individuals associated with his government.
Venezuelan ambassador meets with Belarusian foreign minister
August 6, Pozirk. Franklin Ramírez Araque, Venezuela's ambassador in Minsk, has met with Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryžankoŭ amid turmoil in Venezuela following a disputed presidential election. The diplomats discussed election results and developments in Venezuela and the Belarusian-Venezuelan agenda …