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US President Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday described relations with Venezuela as "extraordinary", noting that he has developed a strong rapport with the country's new leadership.
"Relations between Venezuela and the United States have been, to put it mildly, extraordinary! We are dealing very well with President Delcy Rodriguez, and her Representatives," the US leader wrote on the Truth Social platform.
He pointed out that "large amounts of money, unseen for many years, will soon be greatly helping the people of Venezuela".
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is currently on an official visit to Venezuela, where he is holding meetings with senior officials and executives as part of a visit focused on energy policy.
This is the most high-profile visit by a US official in nearly three decades, with a pledge to usher in a new era of economic partnership between the two countries.
Earlier this month, the United States officially announced the lifting of previous restrictions on transactions related to bonds issued by Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, effective March 20.
On January 5, the United States conducted a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of President Nicol?s Maduro and his wife, who were then taken to the United States.
Following this, Trump announced that Washington would take control of the Latin American country, including its oil sector, which it would rebuild through affiliated companies and sell to countries around the world, including Russia and China. (end)
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