Thursday, March 10, 2005

Chavez Seeks Iran Economic Ties

BBC News:
The presidents of two leading oil producing nations, Venezuela and Iran, are due to meet to discuss closer economic co-operation. Hugo Chavez and Mohammad Khatami are expected to sign a number of energy deals during President Khatami's three-day visit to Caracas.

Both countries have strained relations with Washington. ...

Mr Khatami's visit will be his third to Venezuela. Mr Chavez visited his Iranian counterpart in Tehran in November last year. ...