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05-15-2007, 02:20 PM
Minister without portfolio Miguel Mejia is denying reports that relations between Venezuela and the DR are tense and says that both countries remain strong allies. The minister downplayed the importance of 16 public work projects for the DR, which have not been approved by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Mejia says that the delays are because approval of any project must go through a rigorous process. Possible tensions between the two countries could have developed late last year when the Dominican Republic, instead of supporting Venezuela's bid, decided to enter the running for an open seat on the United Nations Security Council, a position neither country won.
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