Reference News Network, November 20 report. According to EFE, on November 19, Venezuela thanked China for its "firm support" for the "right of the Latin American and Caribbean region to be respected as a zone of peace." Previously, the Chinese government had clearly stated its opposition to "external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext," while the United States is currently maintaining military deployments near this South American country.
Venezuela's Foreign Minister Ivan Gil expressed through the "Telegram" software that he conveyed "the most sincere thanks" on behalf of President Maduro to China. Gil also emphasized the "firm call" made by the Chinese government, and called on the U.S. government to "stop hostile actions and violations of international law."
On November 19, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference that China firmly supports the "Declaration on the Latin American and Caribbean Region as a Zone of Peace" issued by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States in 2014, opposes any act that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, infringes upon the sovereignty and security of other countries, and opposes external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext. China hopes the U.S. will carry out normal law enforcement and judicial cooperation through bilateral and multilateral legal frameworks, and do more to promote peace and stability in the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Since August, the continuous air and maritime military mobilization by the United States in the Caribbean has led to an escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Washington claims the deployment is part of a drug eradication operation, while Caracas accuses the U.S. actions of being a "threat" aimed at toppling the Venezuelan government.
Translation by Han Chao
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