Equatorial Guinea expresses support for Venezuela in the face of President Maduro's kidnapping and armed aggression

Published at: 12/01/2026 11:04 PM

The ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Equatorial Guinea, Ana Pino Pasquier, participated in the traditional New Year's Vows, held at the Presidential Palace of Malabo, led by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, accompanied by his government team.

During the ceremony, the Venezuelan diplomat conveyed the Bolivarian Government's greetings and best wishes to the Equatorial Guinean people and authorities, reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite both nations.

In the framework of the event, authorities and political and diplomatic representatives expressed their solidarity with Venezuela and their categorical rejection of the aberrant military intervention and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro Moros and the First Lady, Cilia Flores, which occurred in the early morning of January 3.

These expressions of support highlighted the defense of sovereignty, the self-determination of peoples, international law and the need to preserve regional and global peace and stability.

Ambassador Pino Pasquier thanked the expressions of support received, stressing that Venezuela is accompanied by sister countries such as Equatorial Guinea, among others, in its fight against these brutal external aggressions and in the search for peaceful solutions to international disputes and the prompt return of the kidnapped presidential couple.

This meeting reaffirms the commitment of both States to continue strengthening their bilateral relations, within the framework of mutual respect and solidarity cooperation.

Mazo News Team