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US Envoy in Venezuela for Talks on Oil Exports and Bilateral Roadmap

US special envoy Laura Dogu has arrived in Venezuela for talks aimed at defining a bilateral roadmap and resolving differences through diplomatic dialogue. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil stated the process is based on mutual respect and international law. Concurrently, former US President Donald Trump commented that a US-led effort involving Venezuela is progressing well, with oil exports expected to resume. Trump indicated the US would play a leading role in inviting countries to take Venezuelan oil, though specifics on participants and structure remain unclear.

Key Points: US Envoy in Venezuela for Bilateral Talks on Oil, Diplomacy

  • US envoy arrives for bilateral talks
  • Aim is roadmap and resolving differences
  • Trump says oil exports to resume
  • Process based on mutual respect
  • US to lead on oil plan
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US special envoy arrives in Venezuela

US special envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Venezuela for talks aimed at resolving differences and establishing a roadmap, including on oil exports.

"We're going to be heading that with the country, and it's worked out really well - Donald Trump"

Caracas, Feb 1

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said that US diplomat Laura Dogu, a special envoy of the US government, has arrived in Venezuela as part of the working agenda between the two countries.

According to Gil, who released the information via Telegram, their talks are aimed at defining a roadmap on issues of bilateral interest, as well as addressing and resolving existing differences through diplomatic dialogue, Xinhua news agency reported.

The foreign minister stressed that the process is being carried out on the basis of mutual respect and international law, which he described as guiding principles of relations between the two countries.

Earlier on Friday, US President Donald Trump said that the US-led effort involving Venezuela is progressing well, saying oil exports are expected to resume under an arrangement backed by Washington.

"The Venezuelan situation, the leadership is doing a very good job," Trump said. He said the United States is "getting along very, very well" with those involved in the process.

Trump said countries will soon begin taking Venezuelan oil and that the United States will play a leading role. "We're inviting countries of the world," he said. "They're going to be starting to take the oil."

He said the plan has worked out smoothly so far. "We're going to be heading that with the country, and it's worked out really well," Trump said.

Trump did not provide details on which countries would participate or how the oil arrangements would be structured. He also did not address the timeline for exports or pricing.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Diplomatic dialogue is always better than conflict. Hope this leads to stability for the Venezuelan people. The principle of mutual respect mentioned by their Foreign Minister is key. India has always advocated for peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue. Good step.
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Aman W
Trump saying "We're inviting countries of the world" to take the oil sounds a bit like an auction. I hope India explores this opportunity if it's beneficial for our energy security, but we must do so carefully, maintaining our own independent foreign policy. No need to blindly follow any power bloc.
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Sarah B
The article lacks crucial details - which countries, what pricing? This is typical. Big powers make arrangements and the rest of the world adapts. Hope our diplomats in Delhi are analyzing this thoroughly for any impact on our imports from other regions.
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Vikram M
More oil in the market is good news for a net importer like India. But let's see the fine print. The US 'playing a leading role' in another country's resource extraction always makes me wary. Venezuela's sovereignty must be respected. Jai Hind.
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Kavya N
As someone who follows global affairs, this is a significant shift. The US-Venezuela relationship has been frozen for years. If this unlocks Venezuelan oil, it could reshape global energy flows. India should engage pragmatically. Our growing economy needs stable and diverse energy sources.

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