First official statement from Turkey regarding the crisis in Venezuela comes hours later
Following the bombing of Venezuela by the US and the taking of President Maduro as a hostage, Turkey issued an official statement through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Following the developments in Venezuela, Turkey issued a statement through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, outlining its position regarding the crisis the country is facing. The statement underscored the importance Turkey places on the stability of Venezuela and the peace of its people.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that they are monitoring the current situation closely and invited all parties to exercise restraint to avoid negative consequences for international security.
The statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is as follows:
We are closely following the recent developments in Venezuela.
Turkey attaches importance to the stability of Venezuela and the peace and well-being of the Venezuelan people.
We call on all parties to act with restraint to ensure that the current situation does not lead to negative consequences for regional and international security.
We are ready to provide any constructive contribution towards resolving the crisis in Venezuela within the framework of international law.
During this process, our Embassy in Caracas continues to maintain uninterrupted communication and necessary coordination with our citizens in the country.