Iran’s FM visits Venezuela, Nicaragua to shore up 'anti-Western' alliances
The US recently eased sanctions on Venezuela, and the South American country’s openness to repair ties with Washington is worrisome for the Iranian government.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian visited Venezuela on Friday, following the South American country's recent moves to warm relations with the United States.
Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Venezuela on Thursday night and met with his Venezuelan counterpart, Carlos Faria, as well as Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami on Friday. Amir-Abdollahian discussed unspecified bilateral and international issues with the officials, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
Amir-Abdollahian came to Venezuela from Nicaragua. There, he met with his Nicaraguan counterpart, Denis Moncada on Wednesday night. The two discussed boosting bilateral relations, particularly in the economy, science and technology, according to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On Thursday, Amir-Abdollahian also met Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. He slammed US sanctions on Iran during the meeting, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency.
