Joint Statement — August 6

Caracas, August 6, 2026. — The dialogue process between the Delegation of the National Government and the Delegation of Venezuela’s 2015 National Assembly has begun with the opening of the plenary session. The parties agreed on the methodology and work cycles and reaffirmed the agenda of issues to be addressed throughout this process.

During the first work cycle, we will remain in continuous session through Wednesday, August 12. The continuation of the plenary session will then be determined, taking into consideration the importance of this process for the well-being of Venezuelans.

The parties endorse the following principles: respect for national sovereignty; good-faith negotiations and the pursuit of benefits for Venezuela; a political, peaceful, democratic, and constitutional solution; mutual recognition and respect between the parties; political equality and equal treatment at the negotiating table; verifiable fulfillment of commitments; and the protection of human rights and the political rights of all political forces.

The parties also agreed to keep the entire country duly informed of the progress achieved in these talks.