Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shaking hands with Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, president of the Consultative Assembly of Iran, at Miraflores Palace, Caracas, June 2, 2025. Photo: Venezuela's Presidential Press.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, president of the Consultative Assembly of Iran, visited Miraflores Palace in Caracas and was received by the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro.
The welcome took place this Monday, June 2, at Office 1 of the presidential palace, aiming to continue nurturing the cooperative alliance both countries.
Both nations share a leading role in current geopolitics as key players in the energy balance. Venezuela and Iran are also among countries fighting unilateral coercive measures through their own efforts and advocating for a world of peace and respect.
Hence, on November 18, 2024, the 10th Meeting of the Iran–Venezuela High-Level Joint Commission was held. Representatives of both nations reached bilateral anti-blockade agreements in strategic areas such as science and technology, petrochemicals, trade and other sectors.
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Earlier, the president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, met with his Iranian counterpart and expressed his “deep admiration” to the high-ranking official, noting Venezuela’s respect for Iran’s role as a global energy and technology hub.
The president of Iran’s Islamic Consultative Assembly arrived in Venezuela Sunday morning and was received by Foreign Minister Yván Gil. His agenda includes participating in a Caracas business meeting launch to strengthen trade between both countries.
Business meeting
At a Sunday meeting with Iranian and Venezuelan businesspeople in Caracas, Qalibaf emphasized the importance of expanding trade between both nations, reported HispanTV: “Our ultimate strategy prioritizes private sector participation to develop bilateral relations. Using national currencies and BRICS for Iran-Venezuela trade is essential.”
Qalibaf added: “Today, economic warfare is our enemies’ primary tactic against us. Businesspeople and economic activists command this battlefront, while parliament and government must provide support… We will thwart the enemy’s plans.”
The Iranian leader noted that both countries share a long-term strategic agreement that can form the basis for cooperation. After highlighting mutual interests—particularly in OPEC, oil, and energy—he reiterated that strengthened relations could counter future threats.
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