Government Norway expressed concern about the situation he is experiencing Venezuela regarding the election results, accusations of election fraud and demonstrations against the current regime.

“I deeply concerned about the situation in Venezuela “after the elections last Sunday,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

The diplomat added that international election observers “raised doubts “legitimate concerns about whether the elections were held in accordance with international standards,” the Scandinavian country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Norway has asked the Venezuelan authorities to provide all figures confirming the election results announced by the Venezuelan authorities. National Electoral Council (CNE) So can be checked independently“This is the only way to find out once and for all who won the election,” Eide stressed.

“For several years, Norway mediates peace process in Venezuelaacting at the request of both the Venezuelan government and the opposition. In October 2023, the parties signed the Barbados Agreement, which sets out the terms and conditions for holding presidential elections. Norway has consistently called on the parties to comply with their agreements,” said Bart Eide.

You might be interested > EU countries ask Venezuela to publish election results

He also added that the Venezuelan government is ready to hold “elections in accordance with international standards” bears an obligation”He noted that respect for democratic rules is a prerequisite for lasting peace and stability. “We hope that the Venezuelan authorities will fulfill the agreed commitments and respect the will of the Venezuelan people.”

The minister noted that any political violence is unacceptable and must stop immediately. The right of the Venezuelan people to demonstrate peacefully must be respected and it is vital that security forces act with restraint.

“Norway hopes that the rights of every citizen of the country are respected“The tense situation in Venezuela can only be resolved if the country’s leadership puts the interests of the population first,” the foreign minister said.

You might be interested > Revolution of the poor against Chavismo

Finally, he noted that It is gratifying to note that so many Latin American countries have clearly expressed the same view.in particular that all vote counts must be made public and verified before it can be determined who won. “This is the clear will of a region with a long history and a desire to defend democracy and the rule of law.”