Newsletter6

Ministry of People’s Bolivarian Government Power for Foreign Affairs of Venezuela Office of the Deputy Minister for Africa

The Weekly

Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Kenya Concurrent to Rwanda,Uganda, Tanzania and Somalia

Permanent Mission of Venezuela to the United Nations Environment programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN Habitat).

Vol. 3: Issue 6, 13th February, 2017

NEWSletter Venezuela

Medanos De-Coro National Park -

This is a Venezuelan National Park located in the state of Falcón, near the city of Coro on the road that leads to Paraguaná.

The National Park was created in 1974. The park is easily reached by bus or taxi from Coro. The massive sand dunes, known as Médanos, spread over an area of approximately 5 by 30 km. They can reach 40 m (130 ft) in height and are constantly transformed by the unrelenting wind.

BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA MINISTRY OF PEOPLE'S POWER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMUNIQUÉ

Inside This Issue 1. Communiqué

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro Moros, on behalf of the People and the Venezuelan Government, congratulates the leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Rouhaní, his Government, as well as the noble Iranian People, as they celebrate their Thirty-eighth Anniversary of the Triumph of the Islamic Revolution and National Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

This historic date commemorates the popular uprising that abolished monarchy in 1979, and constitutes a revolutionary symbol of all people who struggle to maintain their freedom, sovereignty and independence from imperial aggressions.

Commander Hugo Chavez built strategic solidarity and brotherly relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have been consolidated by President Nicolás Maduro, expanding our areas of cooperation in the bilateral sphere and consolidating the joint work in the international arena that counterbalance hegemonic imperial powers.

Venezuela and Iran are partner countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), sharing fundamental principles of multilateralism and international law, opposed to unilateralism that violates the sovereignty of nations.

The Bolivarian Revolution celebrates with the Iranian people the commemoration of this historic date, and rejects the global threats against the fundamental foundations and values of Islam, reiterating its willingness to promote respectful dialogue among civilizations.

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela reaffirms its will to strengthen the bonds of unity that unite us as independent nations and reiterates its commitment to the Islamic Republic of Iran to continue working on the construction of a pluri-polar, multicentre world of justice and peace in favor of the peoples.

Caracas, 10th February 2017

2. NAM sympathizes with Iran over US decision to expand unilateral coercive measures 3. Venezuelan Minister for foreign Affairs Delcy Rodríguez makes important visits to OPEC and non-OPEC countries.

4. Foreign Minister Rodríguez in Algeria on her successful tour of OPEC and non OPEC countries 5. Venezuela and Ecuador share agendas of NAM and G77+ China 6. President Maduro congratulates Venezuelan under 20 team for qualifying for Men's World Cup

7. Promoting the unknown about Africa

NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT

NAM sympathizes with Iran over US decision to expand unilateral coercive measures

The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Thursday expressed solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of the US government's decision to expand its unilateral coercive measures against the Persian nation.

The multilateral body deplored these measures and reiterated its strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Islamic Republic of Iran in line with the Bandung Principles.

PRESIDENT COORDINATING BUREAU MOVEMENT OF NON-ALIGNED COUNTRIES CommuniquĂŠ from the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Countries (NAM) in Solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran following the decision of the Government of the United States of America to expand its Unilateral Coercive Measures 1. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement, in line with its principled position condemning the promulgation and application of unilateral coercive measures against member countries of the Movement, which are in violation of the Charter of the United Nations and International law, rejects the most recent decision of the Government of the United States of America, dated 03 February 2017, to expand its unilateral coercive measures against nationals and entities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement deplores these measures and reiterates its strong support for the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in line with the Bandung Principles. In this regard, the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement emphasizes the need to respect international law, including the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and the Declaration of Principles of International Law in relation to relations of friendship and cooperation among States, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

3. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement expresses its solidarity and support for the People and Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as its rejection of these measures, while, in line with its principled position, it urges the Government of the United States of America to withdraw and repeal such coercive measures, which are contrary to international law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the norms and principles governing peaceful relations between States, further affecting the spirit of dialogue and understanding between nations.

4. The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement further recognizes the commitment of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the full implementation of the Comprehensive Plan of Action (CPA), as approved by the Security Council in its resolution 2231 (2016) and, in this sense, calls on States to support their implementation and to refrain from adopting measures that could undermine the fulfillment of the commitments made under the CPA. New York, February 09, 2017

2

Venezuelan Minister for Foreign Affairs Delcy RodrĂ­guez makes important visits to OPEC and non-OPEC countries.

Algeria

... ... ... ..

... ... ... ... ...

.. ...

2

3

Russia

06/02/2017 Meeting with the Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov NEWS: They strengthened the areas of bilateral cooperation

4

Iran

07/02/2017 Dialogue with Chancellor Mohamad Yavad Zaril Agreement: Endorsed the positive results of the Agreement of OPEC and NON- OPEC 08/02/2017 Meeting with the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani

5

Iraq

08/02/2017 Meeting with the Minister Petroleum Jabbar Al Luaibi

Kuwait

08/02 2017 Meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister Sabah Khaled al Ahmad AL-Sabah together with the head of Energy Essam al Marzuk

of

NEWS:They relooked at the energy agreements of OPEC and non -OPEC countries

NEWS: Agreed on agreements signed in Algeria.

NEWS: Diplomatic authorities met to discuss issues related to the strengthening of existing bilateral relationship, to evaluate the development of consensus on reduction of oil production, a treaty acquired by OPEC and Non-OPEC countries in order to stabilize the energy market.

6

Saudi Arabia

09/02/2017 Meeting with her Saudi counterpart, Adel Al Jubeir, and Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Khalid al-Falih, NEWS: talks to strengthen bilateral relations andreview the main energy agreements.

7

8

Qatar

Oman

09/02/2017 Met with her counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin JasemAl-Thani,

10th-2.2017 Met with the minister of energy of Oman, Mohammad AL Ruhmy.

NEWS: To strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations, as well as review energy agreements with the Minister of Petroleum to evaluate strategies to stabilize prices in the country Oil market.

NEWS: Oman integrates together with Venezuela, Russia, Kuwait and Algeria, the Moniterio Ministerial committee in charge of checking the cut-off agreement signed by 25 producing countries, on November 30th

Source: Chavez Vive Bulletin Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Nicaragua

3

Last day of the tour:

Foreign Minister Rodríguez arrived in Algeria on her successful tour of OPEC and non OPEC countries

.... . . . .... ...

CO

RO

MO

... ...

. 9 .... . . . .... Algiers / Algeria

TUNISIA

LIBYA

M AN IT

R AU IA

MALI

During the trip, which began on the 6th of February, the Minister of People's Power for Foreign Affairs and the Minister of People's Power for Oil held important meetings with officials from Russia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman, Which gave rise to strengthen relations of cooperation, in addition to evaluating the agreement to cut oil production, signed at the end of 2016 between countries of the bloc and other major oil producers.

NIGER

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodríguez and Minister of peoples power for Oil, Nelson Martínez, arrived on Saturday in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria being the last country that the delegation will visit in what has been a series of successful tours of OPEC and non OPEC countries by the national delegation.

The Venezuelan government was greeted by the nation's Foreign Minister, Ramtane Lamamra, and the Energy Minister, Noureddine Boutarfa, with whom they strengthened bilateral relations and brotherhood ties between the two countries, while addressing issues of cooperation in the area of Oil.

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria are part of the OPEC Monitoring and Coordination Committee, which monitors compliance with agreement, along with Kuwait, Oman and Russia. www.mre.gob.ve 4

Venezuela and Ecuador share agendas of NAM and G77+ China In this regard, Chancellor Long informed that the Venezuelan and Ecuadorian authorities are evaluating the possibilities review again the issue of "how the immigration issue is handled in Venezuela", to determine if there are still people who require regularization, "so that our Ecuadorians feel better in our Venezuelan homeland. " The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador Guillaume Long held a meeting with the Vice Ministers of Latin America Alexander Yánez and Vice Minister of Multilateral and Integration Affairs Rubén Darío Molina, as part of his official visit to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

From the Yellow House ‘‘Antonio José de Sucre’’, home of the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, the Ecuadorian diplomat gave an overview of the topics that were discussed at the meeting which aimed to review the extensive cooperation agenda that the South American countries maintain for the benefit of their people.

"Both countries Ecuador and Venezuela have very rich and active relations in many sectors such as commercial, economic, political and the multilateral sector,” Minister Long pointed out at a press conference after the talks ended, which also had the presence of the ambassador of Ecuador accredited to Venezuela, Rafael Quintero.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador made his statements to emphasize the importance of peace in Colombia, after the public forum of dialogue between the Government of Juan Manuel Santos and the National Liberation Army (ELN spanish initials).

“Peace in Colombia is fundamental for Ecuador, it is fundamental for Venezuela, peace in Colombia means the peace of our region," reiterated Long.

"Venezuela has played a fundamental role, several exploratory meetings were held in Venezuelan territory and it is an issue that both governments are following with great interest," said the Chancellor.

Fight against tax havens

In this regard, he emphasized that this opportunity serves to create a platform of sharing working agendas from the G77 + China Presidencies and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM), currently headed by the Republic of Ecuador and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, respectively.

"Tax havens are a shame in the 21st century, it's the place where our elites hide their capitals by evading their responsibility to cancel taxes that could help reduce poverty and inequality," he said.

"Two of the most important groups representing the Global South, most of the people from developing countries that ask the world, the international and the most powerful systems for more justice, democracy and a world where all people are part of the decision making, Unfortunately, we still have a world in which few countries make the decisions for the rest , and ever since the G77 and the NAM, there has been an historical tradition of asking for more votes from the General Assembly, " added the Foreign Minister of Ecuador.

The Ecuadorian Foreign Minister also ratified his country's support for the dialogue process that the Venezuelan government convened with opposition sectors to preserve the peace of the Bolivarian Republic.

Defense of migrants The defense of Ecuadorian migrants in Venezuela and other countries of the world also formed part of the issues discussed at the meeting.

5

The meeting also discussed bilateral oil cooperation and the fight against climate change. www.mre.gov.ve

President Maduro congratulates Venezuelan under 20 team (Vinotinto) for qualifying for Men's World Cup The president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, congratulated the U-20 men's soccer team, for qualifying for the World Cup in South Korea next May. The members of the team arrived in the country on Sunday. The authorities received them with music and joy at the Simón Bolívar International Airport, in Maiquetía, Vargas state on their return from Ecuador, where the South American tournament was held until Saturday.

Venezuela obtained one of the four quotas of the world cup, along with Uruguay, Ecuador and Argentina.

This is the second time that Venezuela qualifies in the men's World Cup in the Under-20 category. The first time was in February 2009, during the South American tournament held in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui state. www.avn.gob.ve

6

KENYA:

RWANDA:

PROMOTING THE UNKNOWN ABOUT AFRICA

UGANDA: TANZANIA: SOMALIA:

Peres Jepchirchir (centre) celebrates with her Kenyan teammates at a past race. Jepchirchir on Friday, February 10, 2017 set the world half marathon record after winning the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon in a time of 1 hour, 05 minutes and 06 seconds.

World Half Marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is the new world half marathon record holder.

Jepchichir achieved the feat when she won the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon on Friday, clocking 1 hour, 05 minutes and 06 seconds to shatter compatriot's Florence Kiplagat's record by three seconds.

Kiplagat broke her own world half marathon record in Barcelona with a time of 1:05:09 in 2015.

Efforts by the Kenyan men to break the world half marathon record of 58:23 proved futile when World Half Marathon silver medallist Bedan Karoki claimed men’s victory with personal best time of 59:09.

The women's race was simply a thriller as eight athletes including Jepchirchir and former world half record holder Mary Keitany hit the 5km together in 15:40 minutes.

It's Jepchirchir and Keitany who commanded the lead past the 10km in 32:07 minutes before Keitany claimed the lead at 15km mark in 46:30 with Joycline Jepkosgei and Jepchirchir in pursuit with only a second

Jepchirchir would take command with heading to the last two kilometres, opening a gap of 13 seconds as she covered 20kms in 1:04:40 before claiming victory and the world record. She improved her personal best by a massive 1:33 seconds.

Keitany finished second in 1:05:13, which was way off her personal best of 1:05:50 set when she won at the same course in a world record breaking feat in 2011.

Jepkosgei wrapped up the last podium place in personal best 1:06:08 as Olympic and London marathon champion Jemimah Sumgong ensured a 1-4 finish for Kenya also in personal best 1:06:43.

Three-time Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba from Ethiopia broke Kenya’s dominance with a fifth place finish in personal best 1:06:50.

Karoki weathered the strong challenge to win by nine seconds from Ethiopian Yigrem Demelash in personal best 59:19 as Kenya’s Augustine Choge, who was competing in his third half marathon, returned third also in personal best 59:26. www.nation.co.ke 7