US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to visit Venezuela, describing the current state of bilateral relations between Washington and Caracas as being at an optimal level. The president made these remarks while answering journalists' questions at the White House before departing for the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, President Trump highly praised the ongoing dialogue with the current Venezuelan leadership, emphasizing that cooperation between the two nations has reached an excellent stage. He specifically touched upon the activities of American energy firms in the region, noting the mutual economic benefits of these operations.
"You know that we are working very closely. Our big oil companies are going there. They will produce the oil and sell it at a high price, and Venezuela will get a large part of that revenue. Right now, our relationship with Venezuela is a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10," the US President stated.
President Donald Trump also commended the efforts of Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, noting that the two administrations maintain regular contact. "We meet with them regularly and they have done a great job. Delcy has done a very good job. Oil production continues in Venezuela, and there is a great demand for this resource in the global market," he added, while highlighting that the United States remains a primary global leader in oil refining capacity.
When asked by a reporter whether he plans to travel to the South American nation, the US President responded directly, stating, "I will be visiting Venezuela." While the commitment to the trip was firm, a specific timeline for the official visit has not yet been disclosed by the White House or the Presidential Administration.
This diplomatic shift marks a significant development in Western Hemisphere relations. Historically, the United States has maintained a strategic interest in Venezuela due to its status as the holder of the world's largest proven oil reserves. The renewed focus on energy cooperation and high-level diplomatic engagement suggests a pivot toward stabilizing regional energy markets and strengthening economic ties between Washington and Caracas under the Trump administration.
