Nicolas Maduro wrote on Tuesday in his latest Twitter post:

"I received Mr. Javad Owji, Minister of Petroleum, of the brotherly Islamic Republic of Iran. It was a constructive meeting to deepen brotherhood ties and cooperation in the field of energy. I also reiterated my appreciation for the Iranian people and my love for them."

During his visit to Caracas, the Iranian petroleum minister also met with Venezuelan First Vice President Delcy Rodríguez.

The Venezuelan official wrote on his Twitter account after meeting with Mr. Owji:

"In the meeting with Mr. Javad Owji, Minister of Petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we reviewed strategic agreements."