The working group authorized Ricardo Capella for the South American country, whose task is to implement mechanisms for the Bolivarian Republic to be reintegrated as a member state of the Common Market of the South (Mercosur).
It will also be tasked with strengthening friendly relations between Caracas and the diplomatic missions of South America to “join efforts and coordinate activities with the embassies of the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean Group,” according to a press release from Parliament. ». After the appointment of President Nicolás Maduro, Yesenia Fernández will assume the diplomatic position before the government of Uganda and will be present in Burundi and Rwanda.
The Plenipotentiary stated that in her mission she would defend sovereignty, the principles of independence and equality of States, self-determination and non-interference in internal affairs, and contribute to cooperation, respect for human rights and solidarity between peoples.
The head of the commission, Timoteo Zambrano, recalled that Capella served as consul general in Barcelona, Spain, and recommended taking advantage of his experience in the Guaraní nation, which is an important one in Mercosur and in the parliament of this bloc Role play.
At the meeting, another representative emphasized that the restoration of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and Paraguay “should mark a before and after” and considered it positive for both countries to restore this space.
On November 15, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry announced that Caracas and Asunción had agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations between the two nations.
This fact was finalized after discussions between Presidents Maduro and Santiago Peña and also provides for the mutual accreditation of ambassadors.
The parties committed to resuming bilateral relations “with full respect” for the fundamental principles of equality, self-determination of peoples, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states and solidarity.
Relations between the two countries were severed in January 2019, during the term of Mario Abdo Benítez (2018–2023).
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