Venezuela accuses European Commission president of supporting destabilizing actions

The Venezuelan government on Thursday accused European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker of making some destabilizing remarks about Venezuela.

Through a statement, Venezuela's foreign ministry expressed "its most adamant condemnation to the hostile and nefarious remarks" made by Juncker.

On Wednesday, Juncker called Venezuela a "dictatorship" and said its president, Nicolas Maduro, should be taken before the courts.

He also said Venezuela's government is a matter that needs to be addressed by the international justice system.

In turn, the Venezuelan government said it is unacceptable for "the highest bureaucratic authorities in the European Union to divert attention from the multiple problems and issues facing European cities."

"Venezuela will not tolerate any action that seeks to harm the dignity of the Venezuelan people," the statement said.

In addition, it urged "the high bureaucratic authorities of the European Union to rule out aggression and offense as a method of external relations."

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)