Venezuela welcomed Turkey’s Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar to boost energy ties, focusing on oil and gas sectors. This dialogue occurs amidst rising tensions with the United States, which has hinted at reinstating sanctions on Venezuela’s oil and gas industries. During his visit, in Caracas, Bayraktar met with key Venezuelan officials, including Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. […]
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