VENEZUELA is seeking opportunities to expand ties with Malaysia, and hopes to see cooperation in the energy, and oil and gas (O&G) sectors in the near future.

Ruben Dario Molina, the foreign vice-minister for Asia, the Middle East and Oceania, said the new political landscape following Pakatan Harapan’s 14th general election victory allowed the possibility of Venezuelan exports, especially in the O&G sector.

“We want to deepen our relationship as we have respect for this country, what more, with the newly installed administration.

“In this particular field (O&G), we foresee the possibility of both countries working together, and encourage more businesses coming in from Malaysia.

“We also have a high interest in Asean in this development, as Malaysia is a key member of the region,” he told Bernama following a visit to the agency’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur today.

Earlier, the vice-minister, accompanied by Venezuelan Ambassador to Malaysia Manuel Guzman, was briefed by Bernama deputy editor-in-chief (international news service) Ahmad Zukiman Mohd Zain.

Present was executive editor (international news service) Ahmad Fuad Yahya. – Bernama, September 6, 2018.