US, Venezuela agree to restore diplomatic relations after Maduro’s ouster

The United States and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties after months of heightened tensions following the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

According to the statement released by the US State Department, the recent thaw in relations will facilitate collective efforts to promote stability and foster a peaceful transition of power in the South American country.

“This step will facilitate our joint ​efforts to promote stability, support economic recovery, and advance ⁠political reconciliation in Venezuela,” the statement reads.

The announcement highlights a dramatic change in countries’ bilateral relations after the US launched a military operation to capture Maduro and his wife and initiated a chain of change in the country.

After the ousting of Maduro, Delcy Rodriguez was sworn off as an interim President and established a conciliatory tone with the Trump administration.

In recent months since the seizure of Maduro, the US has struck new deals with Venezuela, allowing the country to sell sanctioned oil under the US supervision.

Moreover, the South American country has also brought some changes to law in a bid to attract foreign investments.

On Wednesday, both countries pledged to work together to develop mining in the country.

Venezuela government also welcome the paradigm shift in diplomatic relations, stating “The ⁠Bolivarian Government reaffirms its willingness to move forward in a new phase of constructive ​dialogue based on mutual respect, sovereign equality of ​states, ⁠and cooperation between our peoples.”

‘Venezuela expresses its confidence that this ⁠process ​will contribute to strengthening understanding and ​opening opportunities for a positive and mutually beneficial relationship,” it said.