Venezuela Will Not Request Arms Supplies From Russia - Foreign Minister

Venezuela has a well-established defense cooperation with Russia, so there is no need to request arms supplies from Moscow, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza told Sputnik Friday

VIENNA (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 15th March, 2019) Venezuela has a well-established defense cooperation with Russia, so there is no need to request arms supplies from Moscow, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza told Sputnik Friday.

"We have a very good defense cooperation with Russia and will maintain it that way.

The major part of our military equipment is from Russia, but currently there is no need [to ask for new arms]," the minister said.

Answering the question when the planned transfer of the PDVSA office from Lisbon to Moscow will take place, the minister said "as soon as possible."