Venezuelan President Maduro to visit Turkey

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro will visit Turkey on Wednesday upon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Presidency's Directorate of Communications said on Tuesday.

According to a statement, the two leaders will discuss bilateral ties in all aspects as well as steps that could be taken to further cooperation. Maduro and Erdoğan are also expected to discuss regional and international issues.

Turkey has since 2018 increased its exports to Venezuela, including food and personal hygiene products. The South American country has in turn sold gold to Turkey, though the amount is not public.

In April the two countries signed seven agreements during a visit to Venezuela by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu.