US, EU, Canada, UK Welcome Resumption Of Venezuela Negotiations In Mexico

2022-11-27 03:47:59

(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Nov 27 (KUNA) -- The US, EU, Canada and the UK welcomed the decision announced on Saturday by Venezuelan negotiators to restart dialogue in Mexico, urging the parties 'to engage in good faith toward a comprehensive agreement leading to free and fair elections in 2024, the restoration of democratic institutions and an end to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.'
In a joint statement, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly welcomed the humanitarian agreement and 'the willingness of all parties to pursue joint initiatives that will benefit the Venezuelan people and help address their dire humanitarian needs.'
They added that 'this agreement provides the template for how further progress can be secured.'
Furthermore, they called for 'the unconditional release of all those unjustly detained for political reasons, the independence of the electoral process and judicial institutions, freedom of expression.'
They affirmed that they remain committed 'to supporting the return of democracy in Venezuela and the efforts by Venezuelans to reach their democratic aspirations.'
They noted that they will continue to work with international partners 'to address the urgent needs of all Venezuelans inside and outside their country.'
'We are grateful to Norway for their steadfast dedication in facilitating this process, to Mexico for hosting the negotiations and to Venezuela's democratic actors whose commitment to finding a negotiated solution to the crisis has been resolute,' they remarked.
They reiterated their 'willingness to review sanctions policies if the regime makes meaningful progress in the announced talks to alleviate the suffering of the Venezuelan people and bring them closer to a restoration of democracy.' (end)
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