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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran in a televised address on Sunday for their support as the first of five oil tankers reached Venezuelan territory.
"I want to thank from the noblest and sensible heart of the Venezuelan people the Islamic Republic of Iran, President (Hassan) Rouhani, my friend and colleague, Supreme Leader Ayatollah (Ali) Khamenei, loyal follower of the historical legacy of the Ayatollah (Ruhollah) Khomeini, and all of Iran, from the heart, for its solidarity, for its support," said Maduro as he commented on the "comprehensive cooperation agreement" between the two nations.
Iran's aid to the South American nation defies US sanctions, which especially targets oil supplies to the Maduro regime, despite Venezuela having the world's largest oil reserves. Amid accusations of corruption and poor mismanagement, Venezuela has been unable extract petrol, crashing production over the last two decades. Economic problems have exacerbated the situation over the last several years.
After the two countries signed a joint trade and tourism agreement at the beginning of May, the ship's journey started on March 16, loading oil in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and encountered no signs of US interference on its journey. Four more vessels are expected to reach Venezuelan waters in the coming days.
Venezuela: President Maduro thanks Iran for 'solidarity' after oil tanker arrives
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran in a televised address on Sunday for their support as the first of five oil tankers reached Venezuelan territory.
"I want to thank from the noblest and sensible heart of the Venezuelan people the Islamic Republic of Iran, President (Hassan) Rouhani, my friend and colleague, Supreme Leader Ayatollah (Ali) Khamenei, loyal follower of the historical legacy of the Ayatollah (Ruhollah) Khomeini, and all of Iran, from the heart, for its solidarity, for its support," said Maduro as he commented on the "comprehensive cooperation agreement" between the two nations.
Iran's aid to the South American nation defies US sanctions, which especially targets oil supplies to the Maduro regime, despite Venezuela having the world's largest oil reserves. Amid accusations of corruption and poor mismanagement, Venezuela has been unable extract petrol, crashing production over the last two decades. Economic problems have exacerbated the situation over the last several years.
After the two countries signed a joint trade and tourism agreement at the beginning of May, the ship's journey started on March 16, loading oil in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and encountered no signs of US interference on its journey. Four more vessels are expected to reach Venezuelan waters in the coming days.
Mandatory credit: VTV
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran in a televised address on Sunday for their support as the first of five oil tankers reached Venezuelan territory.
"I want to thank from the noblest and sensible heart of the Venezuelan people the Islamic Republic of Iran, President (Hassan) Rouhani, my friend and colleague, Supreme Leader Ayatollah (Ali) Khamenei, loyal follower of the historical legacy of the Ayatollah (Ruhollah) Khomeini, and all of Iran, from the heart, for its solidarity, for its support," said Maduro as he commented on the "comprehensive cooperation agreement" between the two nations.
Iran's aid to the South American nation defies US sanctions, which especially targets oil supplies to the Maduro regime, despite Venezuela having the world's largest oil reserves. Amid accusations of corruption and poor mismanagement, Venezuela has been unable extract petrol, crashing production over the last two decades. Economic problems have exacerbated the situation over the last several years.
After the two countries signed a joint trade and tourism agreement at the beginning of May, the ship's journey started on March 16, loading oil in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and encountered no signs of US interference on its journey. Four more vessels are expected to reach Venezuelan waters in the coming days.