The President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, expressed his regret on Wednesday for the death of the Secretary General of the Petroleum Exporting Organization (OPEC), Mohammed Barkindo, an event that occurred on Tuesday.
Through his account on the social network Twitter, the Venezuelan head of state described Barkindo as “a leader who knew how to bring OPEC to a safe harbor.”
“I express my deepest regret for the irreparable physical departure of Mohammed Barkindo, an extraordinary human being, a leader who knew how to bring OPEC to a safe port. God bless you in the highest brother! My hug to his relatives and to the people of Nigeria. Eternal Honor and Glory!” the Head of State wrote on the social network.
The Executive Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez; She also expressed her sorrow for the death of the Secretary General of OPEC, whom she described as “an extraordinary human being and a great friend of Venezuela.”
“It is with deep regret that we receive the tragic news of the physical departure of Mohammed Barkindo, distinguished Secretary General of OPEC, an extraordinary human being and a great friend of Venezuela. We extend our condolences to the Government of Nigeria, to his family and friends Fly high! », He wrote on the social network.
Leadership of the Secretary General of OPEC
Through a statement published on the website of Chancellery; Venezuela highlighted the leadership and geopolitical vision of Dr. Barkindo, “who contributed to facing the current challenges of the world economy through the stability of the oil market.”
“His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo built deep ties of brotherhood, friendship and solidarity with the People and Government of Venezuela; relationship that was recognized in his last visit to the Homeland of the Liberator Simón Bolívar and Commander Hugo Chávez, upon receiving the “Francisco de Miranda Order” Award, in his First Class ‘Generalissimo’, the statement said.
Here is the full text:
The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, on behalf of the Venezuelan People and Government, regrets the death of the Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo, which occurred today, 6 of July.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela joins in mourning this painful and sudden loss for the Federal Republic of Nigeria and for the community of OPEC member countries, an institution that for six years had the extraordinary leadership and geopolitical vision of Dr. Barkindo, who contributed to facing the current challenges of the world economy through the stability of the oil market.
His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Sanusi Barkindo built deep ties of brotherhood, friendship and solidarity with the People and Government of Venezuela; relationship that he was recognized in his last visit to the Homeland of the Liberator Simón Bolívar and Commander Hugo Chávez, upon receiving the “Francisco de Miranda Order” Decoration, in his First Class “Generalissimo”.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expresses its deep solidarity and heartfelt condolences to the People and Government of the sister Federal Republic of Nigeria, and especially to the relatives of the dear friend Secretary General of OPEC, before his unexpected and irreparable physical departure.
Caracas, July 6, 2022
Earlier
The Minister for Oil, Tareck El Aissamilamented the physical departure of Mohammad Barkindo, and assured that he was a decisive character in leading OPEC in difficult times for the energy industry in the world.
His death came just hours after he met with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who applauded his OPEC performance and described him as “a worthy ambassador” of the African country.
From OPEC they lamented the death of Barkindo, highlighting that his physical departure represents a great loss for the institution and the oil world.
