The state department said Marco Rubio reaffirmed the plan to stabilise Venezuela, revive its economy, promote political reconciliation and restore democracy. (EPA Images pic)WASHINGTON: US secretary of state Marco Rubio met with Venezuela's foreign minister Oliver Blanco on Monday, calling for the release of more political prisoners jailed under deposed leader Nicolas Maduro as part of the country's political transition.
The meeting marked Blanco's US first visit after being named to his post last week by interim president Delcy Rodriguez, who has led Venezuela under Washington's oversight since American forces ousted Maduro in January.
"Secretary Rubio reaffirmed the President's three-phase plan for Venezuela: stabilisation,q economic recovery and political reconciliation, and democratic transition," a State Department readout of the meeting said.
