The person in charge of the regime in Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, reported on Thursday that she had a phone conversation with the President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as part of what she described as a "new bilateral work agenda."
Rodríguez asserted that both governments have made "significant advances" on issues such as the reopening of commercial airspace and the promotion of national and foreign investments in key sectors of the Venezuelan economy, particularly in oil, reported EFE.
"Let all the airlines that need to come, come. Let the investors that need to come, come," Rodríguez stated, highlighting that efforts are underway to lift restrictions on the airspace, which has been suspended since 2019, allowing for the entry of more airlines and foreign capital into the country.
The announcement coincided with statements from Trump, who also indicated that the airspace between the United States and Venezuela will soon be reopened, after years of suspension of direct flights between the two nations.
Rodríguez also noted that his government has recently welcomed representatives from transnational oil companies and other sectors from Europe, Asia, and various regions who are interested in investing in the country.
According to him, these meetings reflect the “renewed interest of global capital in the Venezuelan market.”
The official explained that one of the topics discussed has been the reform of the Hydrocarbons Law, approved this Thursday by the National Assembly with a chavista majority, which aims to provide greater legal security for international investments and facilitate the participation of private capital in the energy industry.
"We welcome both external and national investment for productive development in the areas of oil, gas, and petrochemicals," Rodríguez stated, emphasizing that the legislation aims to integrate all productive sectors "without exclusions."
The rapprochement occurs alongside the lifting of sanctions against the state oil company PDVSA, announced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, on the condition that the revenue is kept in accounts under U.S. jurisdiction.
Since the capture of Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd, the relationship between Caracas and Washington has undergone a remarkable shift.
The White House has expressed its interest in maintaining a direct dialogue with the current Venezuelan authorities to explore economic opportunities, particularly in the energy sector.
Rodríguez stated that the Venezuelan funds unlocked abroad will be allocated to investments in electrical infrastructure, hospitals, and equipment for the gas industry, as part of this new phase of cooperation.
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