Venezuela Summons Ambassador of Longtime Ally Iran over 'Inappropriate' Remarks
- Venezuela summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest remarks considered contemptuous and inappropriate towards its institutions and authorities.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly said Iran is 'not Venezuela' regarding negotiations with the United States.
- Venezuela and Iran have been longtime allies since 1999, cooperating in energy, mining, health, and education.
- Venezuela's new interim government may pursue a different approach to Iran to improve relations with the United States after recent political changes.
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The Venezuelan government summoned the Iranian ambassador under the pretext of Tehran's "inappropriate" stances.
The Caracas authorities did not specify what statements they refer to, but in the same way "required" the cessation of all "allusion or comparison" that "disparages" the dignity of Venezuelans.
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avisendanmark.dkIran's Araghchi has apparently said in a video that Iran is not Venezuela when it comes to contact with the United States.
Venezuela summoned the Iranian ambassador on Tuesday to deliver a note of protest against "depreciative and inappropriate statements about Venezuelan institutions and authorities" made by Tehran, until then one of the main allies of Caracas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanded "the cessation of all all allusions or comparisons that prejudice Venezuela's dignity, sovereignty, institutions or good reputation" , second message published in the…
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