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Chavez Brings Anti-Imperialism Message To Iran
July 29, 2006
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Russia, during the second leg of his tour of the region (epa)
Like Venezuela, Iran is under persistent pressure from the United States, with Iran now facing a Security Council resolution ordering it to freeze its controversial nuclear program.
Officials said Chavez's talks will focus on oil, gas, investment, banking, science and technology, with a petrochemical deal due to be signed tomorrow.
(AFP)