Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call with G7 foreign ministers to discuss recent developments in the Caribbean and Venezuela, as well as the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, the leaders addressed U.S. counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. The group also discussed the need for a proper and judicious transition of power in Venezuela.
During the conversation, participants reiterated their support for ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Secretary Rubio and his counterparts emphasized the importance of continued cooperation among G7 nations.
"The leaders discussed the United States’ counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean, the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, and the need to ensure a proper, judicious transition of power in Venezuela. They also reiterated support for ongoing negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Secretary Rubio and his counterparts reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation," said Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott.
