According to AFP, on August 2 local time, the governments of Venezuela and Dominica issued a joint communiqué stating that both sides agreed to gradually normalize diplomatic and consular relations.
The statement says that necessary measures will be taken in the first phase to restore consular services, and then, according to the schedule agreed upon by both sides, diplomatic relations will be normalized. Both sides reiterate that this process will be advanced through dialogue, based on mutual respect and compliance with international law principles.
Venezuela's Foreign Ministry announced that this decision results from ongoing dialogue between the two countries. It "serves the common interests of both nations, in line with strengthening institutional communication channels and achieving mutual prosperity."
Previously, Venezuela and Dominica reached an agreement in February this year, agreeing to resume flights and consular services between the two countries.
On July 28, 2024, Venezuela held a presidential election, and Maduro was re-elected. Since seven Latin American countries, including Dominica, did not recognize the results of the presidential election, the Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on July 29 of that year that it would recall its diplomats from these countries and asked their diplomats to withdraw from Venezuela.
