Speaking to reporters after opening an office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iran’s western province of Hamedan on Wednesday, Araqchi deplored the recent remarks by US officials regarding Venezuela, saying the US’ spirit of domination and aggression is evident across different parts of the world.
He stated that Washington favors only the countries that serve its own interests and acts with hostility toward independent nations, just as it has done for years against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The US is now threatening Venezuela, an action that is condemned by the international community, Araqchi added.
The foreign minister noted that during the recent meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement foreign ministers, there was a consensus that US pressures and sanctions violate international principles and norms and must be condemned.
Araqchi reaffirmed that Iran has always expressed solidarity with the people and government of Venezuela and will continue to stand by them.