OREANDA-NEWS. Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro.

According to the Kremlin representatives, the parties discussed issues related to the fight against the spread of coronavirus. Maduro expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by Russia which had supplied test systems for the diagnosis of infection. The politicians also noted the importance of taking measures to combat coronavirus by the international community. In particular, they were talking about the need to create green corridors, free from trade wars and sanctions, for the supply of medicines, food, equipment and technologies. This initiative was put forward by the Russian President.

In addition, Putin and Maduro emphasized the great importance of the agreement of OPEC+ to reduce oil production.