Venezuela hopes to form relations of understanding and respect with the United States
Venezuela hopes to form relations of understanding and respect with the United States, Foreign Minister Ali Rodriguez Araque said Monday.
The Venezuelan diplomat told a press conference here that his country looks forward "at least" to having constructive relations with the United States.
Venezuela, the fourth oil supplier to the United States, holds important relations with the US energy sector, and is ready to extend bilateral exchange to other areas, he said.
"We demand mutual respect so as to achieve healthy relations as other countries do," Rodriguez said.
Venezuela and the United States have been at odds since Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took office six years ago.
