Diplomatic authorities kick off 21st World Africa Week in Venezuela with an offering to Bolivar

Published at: 26/05/2026 01:19 PM

The Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil Pinto, and the ambassador of South Africa, Lindiwe Michelle Maseko, accompanied by the African Diplomatic Corps accredited in Caracas, led this Tuesday the wreath ceremony before the sarcophagus of the Liberator Simon Bolivar, as part of the events scheduled to celebrate the 21st World Week of Africa in Venezuela.

During the solemn ceremony, which was attended by the other representatives of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Venezuela and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Africa, Yuri Pimentel, the authorities signed the book that records the visits to the Liberator's Mausoleum.

Through his Telegram channel, Foreign Minister Gil emphasized that the Bolivarian Government is deeply honored to accompany the distinguished diplomatic representation of Africa in this important ceremony.

“We pay tribute to the invaluable legacy of African peoples, which has been fundamental in shaping humanity, as well as to their rich cultural heritage, which has left an indelible mark on our Venezuelan people,” said the diplomat in his message, reaffirming Venezuela's commitment “to strengthening ties of friendship, diplomacy and broad and productive cooperation with the African continent.”

World Africa Week in Venezuela has been commemorated for 21 years at the initiative of Commander Hugo Chávez, as a sign of the relationship and history that unite Mother Africa and the Bolivarian nation.

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