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Venezuela Open to Energy Cooperation on Fair Terms, Russian Envoy Says
Russian Ambassador Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov told TASS that Venezuela is ready to cooperate with foreign investors in the energy sector on fair terms, following amendments to its hydrocarbons law. He also accused the US of exploiting the situation to control oil supplies, a claim not independently verified.
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Venezuela is prepared to cooperate with foreign investors in the energy sector on fair terms, Russian Ambassador to Venezuela Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov said in an interview with TASS. He indicated that recent legislative changes in Venezuela are intended to facilitate such cooperation.
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TASS reported Melik-Bagdasarov's remarks, framing them as a signal of openness from Caracas. In one article, the ambassador highlighted amendments to Venezuela's hydrocarbons law that expand opportunities for foreign investors, adding that Venezuelan leadership had declared its willingness to cooperate on equal terms before and after January 3.
In a separate report, he characterized recent US actions toward Venezuela as "aggression" driven by a desire to control oil supplies and influence global energy prices. The same report quoted him as linking US military actions against Iran to energy market volatility.
Key Claims
Venezuela is ready to cooperate with foreign investors in the energy sector on fair terms, according to the Russian ambassador.
Recent amendments to Venezuela's hydrocarbons law have expanded opportunities for foreign investors, as stated by the ambassador.
Russia continues collaboration with Venezuela in the energy sector, with five joint oil production ventures operating in the country, according to TASS.
The United States is exploiting the situation in Venezuela to gain control over oil supplies and influence global prices, as alleged by the Russian diplomat—a claim not independently verified.
American investors are reluctant to invest in Venezuela's fuel and energy sector without "political transit" guarantees, per the ambassador's remarks.
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ClaimThe United States is exploiting the situation around Venezuela to control oil supplies. Establishing control over oil supplies from Venezuela was the main reason behind the January 3 aggression against this country.
ClaimVenezuela holds major oil reserves, which the US seeks to use to influence global prices and tame energy price fluctuations driven by their own military escapades, particularly against Iran.
ClaimRussia is collaborating with Latin American partners, including Venezuela, in the energy sector, with five joint oil production ventures continuing operation in Venezuela.