Dialogue in Norway, in an "exploratory phase"

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Norway

Yesterday, he confirmed his willingness to continue to support a peaceful solution to the crisis in Venezuela, having sponsored this week talks with representatives of Chavismo and the opposition in an "exploratory phase," said the ministry. Foreign Affairs in Oslo.

"Norway said it had preliminary contacts with representatives of Venezuela's main political actors, in an exploratory phase, with the aim of supporting the search for a solution to the situation in the country," the ministry said. Norwegian Foreign Office in a statement.

As mediator, "Norway congratulates the parties for their efforts, and we reiterate our willingness to continue to support the search for a peaceful solution for the country," he said.

In Venezuela, the leader of the opposition, Juan Guaidó, revealed contacts with Norway yesterday, but nuanced the initiative saying that there was no negotiation with the Government Nicolás Maduro.

"There is no negotiation of any kind whatsoever" with Maduro, confirmed a political act in Caracas Guaidó, that more than 50 countries have recognized as interim president.

Maduro, without confirming the meetings, had indicated that Jorge Rodríguez, his Minister of Communication and a member of his close entourage, was "on a very important mission for peace in the country in Europe". Yesterday, the President confirmed his willingness to dialogue with the opposition and thanked Norway for its mediation efforts in the Venezuelan political conflict.

Moreover, according to the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, the secret talks in Oslo lasted "several days" and the two delegations returned to Caracas the day before.

AFP and ANSA agencies