President Nicolás Maduro: «Our priority is to safeguard national sovereignty»

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, established safeguarding national sovereignty as a fundamental priority, emphasizing the peaceful nature of the nation. The Head of State emphasized that this condition motivates the integral preparation of the Venezuelan people to guarantee the defense of the homeland through the organization of operational efforts and the mobilization of resources.

Through his official channel on Telegram, President Nicolás Maduro released a message in which he stated: «Our priority is to safeguard sovereignty. Venezuela is a country of peace, and that is why we are getting prepared: operational readiness and mobilization exercises are being organized for the integral defense of the homeland.» The president added that the citizen will to defend the nation has been amply demonstrated.

The Venezuelan President emphasized the Venezuelan people’s commitment to territorial integrity and the principle of self-determination.

In his remarks, he characterized the spirit of unity and resilience as essential elements in the current international context, marked by complex challenges and various threats to world peace.

As part of the measures implemented to consolidate defense capabilities, were carried out Special Military Exercises by the professional structure of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). These maneuvers respond to the contemporary geopolitical scenario and aim to guarantee peace in the face of potential external aggression.

The Venezuelan government’s position reflects a doctrine of integral defense that articulates professional military preparation with organized citizen participation. This strategic approach seeks to preserve national sovereignty through a cohesive defense system that is alert to any contingency that could affect the territorial integrity of the Republic.