Sheikh Abdullah congratulates Venezuelan FM on appointment

Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 08:38

By ARN News Staff

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has congratulated Oliver Blanco on his appointment as Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Venezuela.

In a phone call, Sheikh Abdullah wished Blanco success in his new role and expressed his keenness to work together to strengthen bilateral cooperation, UAE's state news agency WAM reported on Sunday.

The two ministers also explored opportunities to advance cooperation and joint action across various sectors to serve their mutual interests.

Abdullah bin Zayed congratulates Venezuelan FM, discusses bilateral cooperation#WamNews https://t.co/3AuUYIU8fu pic.twitter.com/2sYA0s717o
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) November 7, 2026

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