Wang Yi: Stability in Venezuela expected

Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Venezuelan counterpart Jorge Arreaza on Friday that stability in Venezuela is not only in his own people's interest but is also the expectation of China and the international community.

Wang said all countries are entitled to pursue development paths that suit their national conditions, which should be respected.

He said China hopes for Venezuela to maintain its trend of returning to stability, and encourages the country to settle problems through dialogue and consultation within a legal framework.