An extraordinary meeting was held by the United Nations Security Council at the request of Venezuela, which in a letter to the Council referred to “a serious escalation of US attacks” as well as the “unprecedented military development” of the Caribbean superpower.

Speaking to the Security Council, Assistant Secretary General Miroslav Genza warned of the growing tension between the United States and Venezuela after US military operations in southern Caribbean.

As he said, “in mid -August he reported an increased military presence of the United States off Venezuelan”, with Washington declaring that the aim is “to stop drugs flooding the United States”. However, this presence “has intensified the ongoing tensions”.

US blows followed on ships suspected of drug transport, with “21 deaths in total”, but “the United Nations is unable to verify these reports.” The White House argued that “the president acted in accordance with the law of armed conflict”.

The Venezuelan government, he said, “remains in a state of supreme reservations”. President N. Maduro mobilized “4.5 million members of the Bolivarian militia” and announced exercises with “warships, aircraft and drones to strengthen the country’s defense and sovereignty”. ” from the coasts. “

In a letter from October 9th to the Security Council, Caracas argued that the “ultimate goal of US actions is to promote their policy of changing regime”.

Mr Genza stressed that the Secretary -General is calling on the two parties “to divergent the tension, to demonstrate self -restraint and to resolve their differences by peaceful means”. He recalled that anti -drug trafficking operations must be conducted “in accordance with international law and the statute of the United Nations”.

Concluding, he warned of “the devastating impact of violence caused by cross -border organized crime” and reiterated the call “to avoid actions that could threaten international peace and security in the region”.

Ans. Greece’s permanent representative Ioannis Stamatekos expressed concern about escalating tensions in the Caribbean region and the growing threat of drug trafficking.

He reiterated Greece’s steady position that dialogue and diplomacy are the only sustainable way for the peaceful resolution of disputes, utilizing the tools provided by the United Nations Charter.

He emphasized the need to respect international law and expressed the preparedness of Greece to support every bilateral, regional and international effort.

She also congratulated Maria Korina Matsado on her awarding with the Nobel Peace Prize, as an inspirational form of democracy and freedom.

Venezuelan Permanent Representative Ambassador Samuel Moncada warned of a possible imminent armed attack in the United States, citing Washington’s military rally and escalating rhetoric.

He denounced US attacks as a violation of international law and called for an international investigation and at the same time described the US actions as part of a “regime change agenda”.

The US said that “the Trump government is in a aggressive stance on drug cartels and drug trafficking in the United States”.

US spokeswoman John Kelley said “President Trump has clearly stated that he will use all America’s power, all the power of the United States, to deal with and eliminate these drug cartels, no matter where they are operating and where they are operating.”