Venezuela crisis: China makes this demand to America; what US said; what India said?
China has demanded that the United States immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who are currently in US custody. US forces apprehended them in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, and took them to the United States on Saturday.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on Sunday that taking the president from his country in this manner is wrong and that the issue should be resolved through dialogue. China had previously reacted strongly to the US action.
Most serious attack: N Korea
North Korea has described the US action in Venezuela as an act of gangsterism. The North Korean Foreign Ministry stated that the US action is the most serious attack on the independence and sovereignty of any country.
US troops attacked Venezuela on the night of January 2, kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. They were then taken to New York, where they are being held in a detention center. They will face trial on charges related to weapons and drug trafficking.
What US said?
Meanwhile, the United States said it is ready to work with Venezuela’s remaining leaders if they make “the right decision,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said this after an audacious U.S. operation removed the oil-rich country’s President, Nicolas Maduro.
Matter of deep concern: India
Meanwhile, India said that recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India reaffirms its support to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela. MEA spokesperson said, "We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region."
He said the Embassy of India in Caracas is in contact with members of the Indian community and will continue to provide all possible assistance.
Lok Sabha MP and Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said international law and the UN Charter have for some years are being violated, He said the Law of the Jungle prevails today. “Might is Right” is the new creed.