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Chavez slams Bush during Paris trip

Sri Lankan News.Net
Tuesday 30th September, 2008

Speaking from the Elysee Palace in Paris, where he has been on an official visit, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has criticized U.S. President George Bush for his handling of the financial crisis.

Mr. Chavez, speaking to reporters following a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, praised President Sarkozy while condemning Bush for his handling of the U.S economy.

Mr. Chavez has also been in Russia where he signed an energy cooperation pact with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Russian energy officials recently said they would expand their investment in Venezuela's oil industry.

 




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