Chinese President Xi Jinping and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held talks in Moscow on Friday during events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War. The meeting underscored growing diplomatic coordination between Asia and Latin America amid shifting global alliances.
"China stands ready to deepen strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation with Venezuela," President Xi stated, emphasizing shared commitments to multilateralism and development initiatives.
The leaders discussed energy partnerships, infrastructure investment, and reforms to global governance structures. Venezuela became a member of China's Belt and Road Initiative in 2018, with bilateral trade reaching $7.88 billion in 2022.
Analysts suggest the interaction highlights China's expanding role in facilitating dialogue between Global South nations. The meeting occurred alongside engagements with leaders from 21 countries and regions participating in the Moscow commemorations.
