In an official statement, it was reported that President Nicolás Maduro and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held a telephone conversation to analyze geopolitical scenarios and reaffirm their bilateral partnership in the face of threats against Venezuelan sovereignty.
According to the document released by the Venezuelan government, the Turkish president expressed his «deep concern» about the military actions seeking to disrupt peace in the Caribbean, reiterating his solidarity with Venezuela and his defense of international law and the sovereignty of states.
In response, President Maduro described the threats as «illegal, disproportionate, unnecessary, and even extravagant,» according to the official text. The communiqué emphasizes that, despite this context, Venezuela maintains a course of economic growth, with 18 consecutive quarters of expansion, and an atmosphere of normalcy and Christmas celebrations.
In the area of binational cooperation, both leaders celebrated the success of the recent business fairs held in Istanbul and Caracas. The statement highlights the agreement to reinstate, as soon as possible, the direct air route between both capitals operated by Turkish Airlines, in order to boost the flow of tourists and investors.
Similarly, the commitment to reaching the goal of $3 billion in trade was reaffirmed, an objective that reflects the deepening of economic ties. As a gesture of this political will, President Maduro extended a formal invitation to President Erdoğan to visit Venezuela in 2026, on the occasion of the 5th Meeting of the bilateral Joint Commission.
The official statement concludes by underscoring the mutual determination to continue advancing in all areas of bilateral cooperation. This high-level dialogue is part of a Venezuelan diplomatic strategy to strengthen alliances with emerging powers, presenting the relationship with Türkiye as a pillar of its foreign policy of resistance and sovereign development in the face of international pressure.
Following, the full text of the Communiqué:
“The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, held today a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the call, both Heads of State exchanged views, criteria and assessments on global geopolitics, as well as on the most recent global events affecting the stability and future of humanity.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his deep concern about the threats recently looming over Venezuela, particularly the military deployment and various actions aimed at disrupting peace and security in the Caribbean. He manifested his solidarity with the Venezuelan people and his commitment to defending international law and the sovereignty of nations.
For his part, President Maduro explained in detail the illegal, disproportionate, unnecessary, and even extravagant nature of these threats, making it clear that Venezuela continues to work resolutely for economic growth, national peace, and political stability. He emphasized that the Venezuelan people remain mobilized, building their nation in a climate of celebration and joy typical of the Christmas season, amidst a remarkable economic surge reflected in more than 18 consecutive quarters of growth, an indicator that reaffirms the country’s comprehensive recovery. Likewise, he emphasized the commitment to continue working together with Türkiye to reach the goal of $3 billion in trade exchange.
Both presidents celebrated the successful holding of the two business exhibitions recently held, one in Istanbul and the other in Caracas, which demonstrate the strength and vitality of the economic, productive, cultural, and fraternal relations between the two nations.
They also agreed on the importance of restoring, as soon as possible, the Caracas-Istanbul-Caracas air connection through Turkish Airlines, which will allow for the continued transport of thousands of tourists and investors who use this route weekly to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Finally, President Nicolás Maduro extended an invitation to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to visit Venezuela for the 5th Meeting of the Venezuela-Türkiye Joint Commission, scheduled to be held in 2026, a forum where will be expanded and deepened the framework of political, social, economic, and cultural cooperation between both countries.”
Caracas, December 6, 2025