New York: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said he was willing to “shake hands” with his US counterpart Donald Trump “despite the differences”.
The socialist leader made an unexpected visit to the UN General Assembly in New York to “defend his country”.
Six nations have accused him of crimes against humanity, while Mr Trump has hinted at military action against Venezuela on top of existing sanctions.
President Trump had earlier said he was willing to meet Mr Maduro.
However the US leader also told journalists “all options are on the table” because “I want to see Venezuela straightened out”.
Venezuela has been in a dire economic crisis since 2014. An estimated 2.3 million citizens have fled hyperinflation, power cuts, and food and medicine shortages.
The Venezuelan leader took to the UN stage to say, “Despite the differences… I would be willing to reach out my hand to the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to discuss matters bilaterally.”
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