Rubio: The possibility of direct negotiations between Trump and Maduro is not ruled out – Mehr news agency RCO News Agency

According to Mehr news agency, quoted from Russia Eliom, Marco RubioThe American Foreign Minister made these statements in response to a reporter’s question at the American Foreign Ministry about the possibility of a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Maduro.

Rubio He said: I will not comment on the President’s (Trump) negotiations. I’m just pointing out the fact that the president, as you’ve seen, is ready to talk to anyone. He is ready and does not consider negotiation as scoring.

The US foreign minister added: I have no new information about what will happen next. I have no reason for pessimism or optimism. I will not comment on the set of options, including diplomatic options, available to the President.

These words came after the reports published by the “New York Times” newspaper in late November; Reports quoting sources claimed that Trump has considered the possibility of a bilateral meeting with the President of Venezuela.

Trump also said in an interview with “Fox News” on November 21 that he intends to enter into negotiations with Maduro “soon”. These diplomatic movements take place while the relations between the two countries are at the peak of tension.

The United States recently declared the government of Caracas a “foreign terrorist organization” and threatened severe reactions; An action that Venezuela rejected and accused Washington of hostile behavior and political pressure. In such a tense atmosphere, opening the path of direct dialogue can be one of the possible ways to reduce tension.