Norway said on Wednesday it was involved in upcoming talks between the government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the political opposition, the first time Oslo has confirmed its involvement.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Aug. 5 that Mexico would host the talks.
"Norway confirms that the Government of Venezuela and the Unitary Platform of Venezuela are in the final phase of exploratory talks, with the aim of starting negotiations in Mexico facilitated by Norway," the Norwegian ministry of foreign affairs said in a tweet.
(Reporting by Gwladys Fouche; Editing by David Gregorio)
