India Expresses Concern Over Venezuela Situation, EAM Jaishankar Makes Appeal

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has expressed concern over the Venezuela situation. Along with this, he has also made an appeal to both countries.

What is happening in Venezuela is no secret. On January 3, on the orders of United States of America President Donald Trump, his army conducted military action in Venezuela, carrying out airstrikes on military bases in the country's capital Caracas, as well as in the cities of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. The airstrikes by the US army resulted in the deaths of 40 people, including soldiers and civilians. Following this, the US Army's Delta Force unit kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and brought them to New York, where they are being prosecuted for drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. Many countries around the world have called this US attack on Venezuela wrong, while some countries have supported it.

India Expresses Concern

India has expressed concern over the entire incident in Venezuela. The Ministry of External Affairs, emphasizing sovereignty, non-interference, and respect for international law, advised both countries to resolve the matter peacefully.

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Says This…

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at an event in Luxembourg, said that both countries should sit down and meet, keeping the well-being of the Venezuelan people in mind, and establish peace through mutual dialogue. He stated that the safety of the public is extremely important and appealed to both countries to prioritise it. It is noteworthy that India's main focus is on the well-being and safety of the Venezuelan people, as the two countries have had good relations for a long time.

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