Chavez offers olive branch to US 'gringos'

Venezuela is seeking to improve diplomatic relations with the United States despite long-standing tensions with Washington, President Hugo Chavez said.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2010 - 09:08

Venezuela is seeking to improve diplomatic relations with the United States despite long-standing tensions with Washington, President Hugo Chavez said.

Mr Chavez said he gave Deputy Foreign Minister Francisco Arias Cardenas permission to seek a meeting with US officials in Washington to discuss forging better bilateral relations.