Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif held a telephone conversation today, according to the statement posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.
According to the statement, the diplomats discussed the current critical situation in Venezuela, expressing readiness to assist the settlement of the crisis in accordance with the UN Charter.
In addition, Lavrov and Zarif voiced preparedness to contribute to the international efforts for achieving a common understanding among Venezuela’s political groups, as well as stressed the need for immediate resolution of its economic and social problems.
