“In a few hours, tonight (September 24 - RT ) I will go on an official visit to Russia, I will meet with our friend President Vladimir Putin, with his team,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
According to Maduro, he intends to discuss the dynamics of the development of bilateral relations and "find ways that will give impetus to our cooperation in the economy, culture and the social sphere."
Earlier, spokesman for the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said that preparations are underway for the visit of the Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to Russia.