Rubio meets Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco in Washington

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with newly appointed Venezuelan Foreign Minister Oliver Blanco on Monday in Washington, in the first meeting between the countries' top diplomats since diplomatic ties were restored following the US capture of Nicolas Maduro.

Secretary Rubio reiterated the Trump administration's structured roadmap for Venezuela, focusing on Stabilization, Economic Recovery & Political Reconciliation and Democratic Transition. Discussions centered on accelerating preparations for upcoming national elections, specifically implementing institutional reforms necessary for free, fair, and credible voting.