Iran-Venezuela Relations

The Iranian and Venezuelan oil ministers have signed new agreements for broader cooperation in the energy sector, in the face of the draconian economic sanctions imposed on both countries by the US.

Iran’s ambassador to Venezuela says President Ebrahim Raisi plans to make a visit to Latin America, including Venezuela, with the exact date yet to be determined.

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji is in Caracas, exploring ways of "strengthening relations and cooperation in the field of energy" between Iran and Venezuela.

Tehran’s Embassy in Caracas says a direct shipping line connecting Iran to Venezuela was launch last month with the goal of supporting the trade ties between the economic sectors of the two countries.

Iran dispatches a ship to Venezuela carrying a cargo of domestically-made goods as part of Tehran’s policy of promoting non-oil products in the international market.

The oil ministers of Iran and Venezuela hold talks on ways to further expand bilateral energy cooperation, despite the tough American sanctions against both oil-producing nations.

Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Oji says 100 thousand barrels of Iranian oil is refined at an offshore refinery belonging to Venezuela.

Two Iranian tankers have arrived in Venezuela with about 1.22 million barrels of Iranian crude and 2 million barrels of condensate, media reports citing documents from state oil company PDVSA say.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says his administration pursues a foreign policy of improving relations with countries in Latin America.

Iran has exported a shipment of domestically-produced hepatitis B and BCG vaccines, primarily used against tuberculosis, to Venezuela for the first time after the 1979 victory of the Islamic Revolution, the head of the Tehran-based Pasteur Institute of Iran says.

The Iranian vice president for scientific and technological affairs and the Venezuelan minister of science and technology have discussed possible areas of cooperation between the two sides in various technological spheres, particularly medical and pharmaceutical fields with an emphasis on knowledge-based companies.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says enhanced ties between Iran and Venezuela and active resistance against the imperialist countries will definitely lead to victory.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, fresh from a trip to Iran, says he is amazed by the scientific and technological progress Iran has made during the recent years.

An Iranian expert on Latin American affairs has said the 20-year partnership deal between Iran and Venezuela will be beneficial for both sides at a time when Tehran and Caracas are under sanctions.

First Lady of Venezuela Cilia Flores along with Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Ensieh Khazali held a meeting with a number of female social and political activists in Tehran.

Tehran’s ambassador to Caracas says direct flights between Iran and Venezuela will start next weekend, as the two countries work to facilitate bilateral trade ties.

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the experience of the Islamic Republic and Venezuela showed that the only path to victory against the US pressures is resistance.

Iran has delivered another oil tanker to Venezuela during a ceremony in which the presidents of the two countries participated from Tehran via video conference. The delivery ceremony was held in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran has faced many sanctions and threats over the past 40-plus years, but the nation has decided to turn the bans into an opportunity to make progress.

Iran and Venezuela signed a 20-year cooperation agreement on Saturday to bolster partnership in various fields, including oil, petrochemical and tourism sectors.

An expert on Latin American issues says the recent two-day trip to Iran by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seems to be aimed at discussing economic issues and enhancing mutual relations in the domains of trade and commerce.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says Tehran and Caracas share the goal of fighting colonialism, imperialism, and racism.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is expected to pay an official two-day visit to Tehran, soon, for talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji signed eight major cooperation agreements with Venezuela and Nicaragua during his recent Latin America tour, according to a report published by the local media.

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Oji has held talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maudro over ways of neutering the US sanctions against the two countries.