Maduro says Venezuela doesn't count on UN support if conflict erupts with US: Video
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said his country is prepared to defend its sovereignty in the face of a possible military threat from the United States, following the recent deployment of U.S. warships in the Caribbean.
Speaking on his weekly television programme “Con Maduro +” on Monday, September 22, the president linked the escalating tensions to broader global issues, including the plight of Palestine.
“We should expect nothing but from ourselves. We have managed to secure peace through our own efforts, and we will preserve sovereignty and peace through our own efforts in whatever scenario comes,” Maduro said.
The Venezuelan leader drew a parallel between the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and what he described as the organisation’s inability to stop “crime and genocide” against Palestine. He said Venezuela’s diplomats had already raised concerns at the UN about U.S. military activity in the Caribbean.
At the same time, Maduro expressed solidarity with Palestine, noting its longstanding ties with Venezuela. He said September 23 would mark a turning point as countries prepare to vote on Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly.
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