February 3, 2006
Putin advocates cooperation with Venezuela

(El Universal) - "Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated interest in furthering cooperation with Venezuela and Panama during a ceremony attended by ambassadors from nine countries.

Putin received the credentials from Venezuelan Alexis Rafael Navarro and Panamanian Augusto Fabrega Donado, Efe reported.

Russia 'appreciates friendship and cooperation relations with Venezuela,' characterized by increasing economic-trade exchange and is determined to 'fuel them with new initiatives and projects,' Putin told Ambassador Navarro Rojas.

In addition to Venezuela and Panama , new ambassadors include the representatives of Greece, Rumania, Moldavia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Zimbabwe and Congo".