In a statement, the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations condemned the United States' aggression against the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. They express their concern and categorically reject the hostile actions of the Government of the United States of America against Venezuela, which seek to undermine the country's sovereignty and independence.
They also reaffirm their unwavering solidarity with the people and the National Government, a founding member of this group, and their inalienable right to freely determine their own political, economic, and social course, without external pressure, threats, or coercion, and in peace.
They also recognize Venezuela's efforts in combating the global drug problem, in line with its rele