The EU is in close contact with the United States and regional and international partners so that a negotiated, democratic, inclusive and peaceful solution to the crisis can be found under the leadership of the Venezuelans, the post says.
EU chief diplomat Kallas once again calls for people to respect international law. The fight against cross-border organized crime and drug trafficking is important. At the same time, the EU emphasizes that these challenges must be addressed through sustainable cooperation with full respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.
On Saturday, Trump claimed at a press conference that the United States would temporarily lead Venezuela and that the country’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was ready to cooperate. This, on the other hand, is unbending. She called for Maduro’s release on Saturday and described the US attack as a violation of the UN Charter. “We will never be slaves again,” she said to Trump.
Kallas also wrote in her statement that respect for human rights is also crucial in this critical time. “All political prisoners currently incarcerated in Venezuela must be released unconditionally.” EU Member States worked closely together to ensure the safety of EU citizens, including those illegally detained in Venezuela. (sda/dpa)