In view of recent developments concerning the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the fundamental principles of the Sultanate of Oman's policy in full support for international law and Oman’s respect for the sovereignty and independence of states.
In a statement to this effect, the Foreign Ministry urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and to empower dialogue to prevent further escalation and achieve reconciliation in a manner that serves the Venezuelan people’s security, stability and safety, as well as their legitimate choices.
The Foreign Ministry reiterated its full support for any efforts exerted by the United Nations to safeguard international security and peace.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's military on Sunday recognised Delcy Rodriguez, deputy to ousted president Nicolas Maduro, as the country's acting leader, after US forces extracted the former head of state to face trial.
Amid uncertainty following the leftist president's dramatic capture, Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez appeared to throw his weight behind Rodriguez, who US President Donald Trump had earlier indicated was a figure Washington could work with.
Padrino read out a statement on television endorsing a Supreme Court ruling that appointed Rodriguez as acting president for 90 days.
He also called on Venezuelans to get back to their daily life, speaking less than two days after the US strikes shook the capital Caracas and special forces seized Maduro and his wife.
Padrino denounced it as a "cowardly kidnapping" and said that some of Maduro's bodyguards were killed "in cold blood," as well as military personnel and civilians on the Venezuelan side.
Venezuelan authorities have not yet given an official toll for people hurt or killed in the US operations.
The streets of Caracas were deserted and quiet on Sunday, with many businesses closed and moderate queues at some markets and pharmacies. SEE ALSO P7
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