US National Security Adviser Bolton thanks Georgia for recognising Guaido as interim president of Venezuela
Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze tweeted on 24 January hoping that Juan Guaido will support the courageous people of Venezuela in their fight for democracy. Photo: Prime Minister’s press office.
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US National Security Adviser John Bolton phoned Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze late yesterday to thank him for sharing the US position regarding the current tension in Venezuela and for the recognition of opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela.
Yesterday I spoke with Prime Minister Bahktadze to express appreciation for Georgia’s recognition of interim President of Venezuela Juan Guaido. We discussed other important bilateral issues, including pushing forward to enhance our security cooperation.
— John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) January 29, 2019
The Georgian Foreign Ministry and PM Bakhtadze expressed their positions concerning the tense situation in Venezuela on 24 January.
The Georgian Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the political process in Venezuela will continue peacefully and the country’s legitimate government will join the international community and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. [Venezuela is one of the five countries which have recognised the two occupied regions of Georgia - Abkhazia and Tskhinvali - as independent republics].
These steps come amid mass protests against President Nicolas Maduro, who is accused by the Venezuelan people of bringing about sharp economic downfall and perpetuating corruption.
Venezuela's Supreme Court has banned Guaido (L) from leaving the country and frozen his bank accounts, BBC reports. Photo: France 24.
Maduro’s re-election in May 2018 was widely criticised by foreign nations and organisations, with numerous reports and statements regarding coercion, electoral rigging and fraud.
Georgia shared the position of the international community on 10 January 2019 and said that the country did not recognise the legitimacy of Maduro as the president of Venezuela.
Russia is the major ally of Maduro in the fight against Guaido.