Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US Top Military Officer Holds Official Visit to Caracas for Talks


(MENAFN) The U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, carried out an official visit to Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday, where he engaged in discussions with senior interim government officials as well as staff from the U.S. Embassy, according to reports.

During the trip, he also visited the embassy’s Marine Security Augmentation Unit, where he was briefed on operational and security matters, a Joint Staff spokesperson said in a statement, as stated by reports.

The statement indicated that Gen. Caine underscored the significance of political stability in Venezuela and broader regional security across the Western Hemisphere. He also highlighted the U.S. commitment to advancing a structured three-stage plan for Venezuela’s future.

“The United States is committed to a stable, prosperous and democratic Venezuela aligned with the United States,” the statement said.

According to reports, the discussions also focused on strengthening cooperation between U.S. and Venezuelan interim authorities and reinforcing security coordination linked to diplomatic facilities.

The report further placed the visit within a period of prolonged political tension in Venezuela, describing major shifts in governance following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro and the establishment of interim leadership structures. It also referred to subsequent political and administrative changes, including adjustments in national policy and the release of certain detainees, as part of the evolving situation described in the original account.

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