Venezuelan Foreign Minister Says Pompeo's Reaction To Russian Aircraft Arrival 'Cynical'
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published December 12, 2018 | 02:42 AM
MEXICO CITY (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 12th December, 2018) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza called on Tuesday reaction of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the arrival of Russian military aircraft in the country disrespectful and cynical.
Earlier in the day, Pompeo referred to the Russian and Venezuelan governments as "two corrupt governments squandering public funds, and squelching liberty and freedom while their people suffer" after Russia's two supersonic bombers had carried out a flight from Russia to Venezuela.
"@SecPompeo's reaction to military cooperation between Russia & Venezuela is not only disrespectful but also cynical," Arreaza wrote on Twitter.
According to the foreign minister, the United States possesses at least 800 known military bases in 70 countries, and 75 out of 107 US security assistance programs operate in Latin America.
"It's outrageous that the US gov't questions our sovereign right to defense and security cooperation with other countries when @realDonaldTrump has threatened us publicly with a military intervention. If you want to cooperate, lift your sanctions against Venezuela," Arreaza added.
He also urged Washington to cut the country's huge military budget of $674 billion for 2019.
"Certainly the 50 million poor people and families with no access to health care in the US can suggest a better purpose for those funds," the minister concluded.
Venezuela is suffering from political and economic crisis amid a global slump in oil prices, triggered by US sanctions.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
DP World ILT20 Season 3 to begin from 11 January 2025
Sharjah Public Library unveils interactive arts and crafts journey at SCRF 2024
"Wonder Walks” show makes an enthralling debut at SCRF 2024
Remarkable Young Minds Light up the Stage at Sharjah Children’s Reading
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 12 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 12 May 2024
Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit schedule being discussed
Govt decides to procurement wheat from farmers
Deputy PM to pay 4-day visit to China from Monday
Pakistan seeks foreign investments in diverse sectors: PM
Digital transformation key priority for govt to improve tax collection: Aurangze ..
President-designate of COP29 for collective efforts to deal with climate change ..
More Stories From World
-
Nepali, British climbers extend Everest records
8 minutes ago -
Football: English Championship play-off semi-final results
8 minutes ago -
Fighting rages across Gaza as death toll tops 35,000
18 minutes ago -
At least 34 killed in Indonesia floods, 16 missing
18 minutes ago -
Football: Italian Serie A results
28 minutes ago -
Football: Italian Serie A table
28 minutes ago
-
First patient to get gene-edited pig kidney transplant dies
37 minutes ago -
Ex-bike champ Rossi relishes 'honour' of taking on Le Mans on four wheels
38 minutes ago -
Russia claims more advances in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
38 minutes ago -
Full-scale Rafah offensive 'cannot take place': UN rights chief
48 minutes ago -
Ishaq Dar to arrive in Beijing on Monday on official visit
58 minutes ago -
Spain PM's Socialists eye power grab as Catalonia votes
1 hour ago