UN Security Council Sets December 23 Session on Venezuela After Emergency Request
The Slovenian presidency confirmed it scheduled the meeting for 3 p.m. in New York following Venezuela’s letter.
Overview
- Slovenia, which holds the Council presidency for December, said it received Venezuela’s request for an urgent session on developments in the Caribbean Sea.
- The presidency set the meeting for December 23 at 15:00 New York time, which corresponds to 23:00 MSK.
- Slovenia’s mission said it is holding consultations with Security Council members ahead of the session.
- Reuters first reported that Caracas sent the letter, followed by official confirmation from the Slovenian mission carried by TASS and RIA.
- RIA reported that Venezuela’s letter cited “continuing U.S. aggression,” noting recent statements by President Donald Trump about imposing unprecedented consequences and striking drug traffickers.