Moscow.- He President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, confirmed this Friday during a video conference with his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolás Maduro, that the strategic partnership agreement between the two countries is ready and reiterated his invitation to the Bolivarian leader to visit Moscow for its signing.
"I am pleased to note that the agreement on strategic partnership and cooperation has now been fully agreed upon, which will create a solid and solid foundation for expanding our multifaceted ties in the long term," the Kremlin leader said during the conversation, organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Putin added that the document could be signed during Maduro's visit to Russia, "whenever it suits him best."
At the same time, he emphasized that he would like to see his Venezuelan counterpart at the Victory Day celebrations over Nazi Germany on May 9 in Moscow.
"Together, we strive to create a more just world order, promote the principles of sovereign equality of states, and mutually beneficial cooperation without outside interference in internal affairs," Putin told Maduro.
He added that further strengthening the Russian-Venezuelan strategic partnership in all areas serves the interests of both peoples.
Maduro, in turn, asserted that Moscow and Caracas share a strategic vision of the world and the need to build relations based on mutual respect.
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The Bolivarian leader also stated that he has given instructions for the organization of "commemorations" in Venezuela on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, which will include the unveiling of a monument to the Red Army.
Putin was one of the first leaders to congratulate Maduro on his controversial reelection in the July 28, 2024, elections, while numerous Western governments refused to recognize the Chavista's victory and demanded greater transparency from Venezuelan electoral authorities.
