Venezuela expresses firm commitment to joint reforestation of the Amazon region

The Venezuelan government, led by President Nicolás Maduro, has expressed its commitment to working with the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) to preserve the Amazon rainforest.

President Maduro emphasized the need for institutions from the eight ACTO member countries to unite and cooperate in protecting the region’s vegetation.

President Maduro called for comprehensive reforestation efforts across the entire Amazon rainforest, which faces significant challenges due to human activities.

He voiced concerns about certain Western powers trying to impose their guidelines on the Amazon, referring to it as “new Amazon colonialism.”

During a televised conversation with his Environment Minister, Josué Lorca, President Maduro discussed a recent pre-summit in Colombia attended by the presidents of Colombia and Brazil.

The meeting focused on addressing Amazon-related issues and collaborative rescue efforts among the seven countries that form the Amazon biome.

Venezuela advocated for revitalizing ACTO and reaffirmed its commitment to cooperation in science, technology, public policies, and joint actions, guided by regional experts and universities.

Minister Lorca highlighted that ACTO, in its 45-year history, has only convened its member countries’ presidents three times.

However, plans are underway for a summit of presidents in August, which would be the fourth gathering.

He emphasized that all participating nations within ACTO are fully prepared to cooperate and share expertise to protect the Amazon, often referred to as the world’s “vegetable lung.”

They prioritize respecting national sovereignty and ensuring the preservation of this vital ecosystem.

ACTO consists of Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Together, these nations aim to collaborate in promoting sustainable practices and safeguarding the Amazon’s rich biodiversity.

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