People's Democracy

        CPI(M) Congratulates Venezuelan Leaders

Jesus Arnoldo Perez, minister for foreign affairs of the Bolivi an Republic of Venezuela visited
India from September 2nd to 4th. During the visit he and his delegation met Prakash Karat, member of Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) and discussed various matters of mutual interest.

Prakash Karat congratulated the minister and president Chavez for winning the referendum with such a big majority. He welcomed the proposed visit of president Chavez to India and expressed the hope that the president would visit Kolkata as part of his itinerary. The minister’s team informed about the steps being taken by the Chavez government to uplift the living conditions of different sections of the people in Venezuela. (INN)