ST. PETERSBURG. June 6 (Interfax) - A visit of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to Russia could be organized promptly, Venezuelan Vice-President for Economic and Financial Affairs and Minister of Industry and National Production Tareck el-Aissami said.
"Yes, that [Maduro's visit] can be accomplished promptly," el-Aissami told the press on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday.
According to el-Aissami, the presidents of Russia and Venezuela have been maintaining close contact.