Media: Qatar is trying to act as a mediator in normalizing relations between the United States and Venezuela
RIA Novosti, Moscow, October 09 - According to a report by The New York Times citing sources, Qatar is trying to act as a mediator in normalizing the tense relations between the United States and Venezuela.
In recent months, Venezuela has conducted a series of exercises against the backdrop of the United States sending warships near the country's coast.
The report states: "Qatar is trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between the United States and Venezuela, while President Trump continues to increase military presence in the Caribbean Sea and strike civilian vessels."
According to the information from sources, the Venezuelan authorities and the country's president Maduro support Qatar's efforts, while the Trump administration in the United States is not interested in this initiative.
An anonymous official, in a commentary for the newspaper, described Qatar's efforts as an attempt to maintain communication channels between the United States and Venezuela. He also pointed out that Qatar is currently acting as a mediator in 12 different international diplomatic dialogues, including several involving the United States and other countries.
Over the past few weeks, the United States has repeatedly used force against ships near the coast of Venezuela, claiming these ships are used for drug trafficking. According to U.S. authorities, these actions are carried out within the framework of combating transnational crime and drug trafficking.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1845479403060234/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.