India ‘deeply concerned’, calls for dialogue

India on Sunday expressed “deep concern” at US attacks on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by American forces and called on all parties to peacefully address issues through dialogue to ensure stability in the region.

- Rezaul H Laskar

In the first formal reaction to the military assault that was widely condemned by Latin American countries, the external affairs ministry reiterated India’s support for the safety of the people of Venezuela.

Hours after US forces bombed Venezuela and captured Maduro and his wife, President Donald ‘Trump told a news conference that Washington will run the South American country until a political transition can take place.