The Foreign Ministers of the undersigned countries reiterate their call for the maintenance of dialogue in Venezuela between the Government and the opposition.
They also highlight the importance of mutual respectful treatment and of strict compliance with the agreements reached within the framework of such dialogue, which are essential to build the required trust, ensure permanent participation by all the parties involved and make progress on the resolution of disputes for the benefit of the Venezuelan people.
Our countries will continue to support the efforts made by the former Presidents and the sensible contribution by the Vatican, which must be deeply appreciated by all the parties as a disinterested démarche to favour the dialogue process in the sister nation.
We hope that Venezuela will find the path of understanding that will provide it with stability for the future.
Susana Malcorra
Foreign Minister of Argentina
José Serra
Foreign Minister of Brazil
Heraldo Benjamín Muñoz Valenzuela
Foreign Minister of Chile
María Angela Holguin Cuéllar
Foreign Minister of Colombia
Carlos Raúl Morales Moscoso
Foreign Minister of Guatemala
Claudia Ruiz Massieu
Foreign Minister of Mexico
Eladio Loizaga
Foreign Minister of Paraguay
Ricardo Luna
Foreign Minister of Peru
Rodolfo Nin Novoa
Foreign Minister of Uruguay
Press Release No. 431/16
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