NOVOSIBIRSK. March 6 (Interfax) - The change of government in Venezuela will not affect the implementation of Russian-Venezuelan agreements and contracts, says Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov.
"After all, we signed contracts with a state, and therefore our Venezuelan partners bear federal commitments. I don't have any concerns," Manturov said in reply to a question from Interfax on Wednesday.
Russia is saddened by the death of President Hugo Chavez, who has done a lot for his country, he said.
"We hope that, with the change of government [in Venezuela], we will preserve constructive and warm relations with this country. We don't see any reasons to be worried," he said.