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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Minsk, January 3 (Xinhua) — The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically condemned the armed aggression committed on January 3 against the sovereign state of Venezuela and views it as a direct threat to international peace and security. The ministry's press service released the statement on Saturday.
"The Belarusian side declares its unwavering support for the legitimate government of Venezuela and joins the call for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, which bears primary responsibility for maintaining peace," the country's Foreign Ministry stated.
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry also noted that the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Caracas is operating as usual and its personnel are safe.
"Belarus emphasizes: the right of the Venezuelan people to independently determine their own destiny is inviolable. No form of external interference, especially forceful, can be justified," the Belarusian Foreign Ministry noted.
Furthermore, on January 3, at the initiative of the Belarusian side, a telephone conversation took place between Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Iván Gil Pinto. During the conversation, Ryzhenkov expressed support for the Venezuelan government's position on sovereignty, the preservation of the country's legitimately elected authorities, and Caracas' initiatives, including in international organizations.
In turn, the head of the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry informed the Belarusian side about US military strikes on a number of military and civilian targets in Venezuela, as well as the current situation in the country. Currently, in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution, the leadership of the state will be exercised by Vice President Delcy Rodriguez.
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