International Contact Group on Venezuela Ministerial Declaration

The International Contact Group met at Ministerial level by videoconference on 17 September.

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https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/85334/international-contact-group-venezuela-ministerial-declaration_enhttps://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/85334/international-contact-group-venezuela-ministerial-declaration_en
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Friday, September 18, 2020
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International Contact Group, Humanitarian aid, VENEZUELA, Countries, International organizations, World
Summary
Key Points: 
  • The International Contact Group met at Ministerial level by videoconference on 17 September.
  • The Group welcomed the participation for the first time of Argentina as full member and announced that Bolivia would be stepping down from the Group.
  • ICG members concluded that conditions are not met, at the moment, for a transparent, inclusive, free and fair electoral process.
  • All obstacles to political participation must be removed in order for a meaningful electoral process to take place.
  • ICG members welcome the call to the international community to observe the elections, as a fundamental guarantee of transparency, freedom and fairness of any future electoral process.
  • Increased donors support for the humanitarian response, as Venezuela remains one of the least funded humanitarian crises in the world, is much needed.
  • The ICG stands ready to assist the UN HCHR in her efforts to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Venezuela.
  • The full respect of political rights in the country requires the return of Venezuela to democracy and the rule of law.
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