Relationship dossier
Palestine
Venezuela
Relationship assessment
Political solidarity and bilateral cooperation have shaped Palestinian-Venezuelan relations
Palestine toward Venezuela
+30Palestinian leaders have engaged in high-level bilateral visits and signed cooperation agreements with Venezuela, including in areas such as energy and agriculture. These actions reflect substantive Palestinian government engagement beyond formal diplomatic ties.
Venezuela toward Palestine
+70Venezuela has recognized Palestinian statehood, supported Palestinian positions in international forums, and provided humanitarian assistance. Under Hugo Chávez, Venezuela also severed diplomatic relations with Israel during the 2008–09 Gaza conflict, underscoring its strong political alignment with the Palestinian cause.
Overall relationship
+55The relationship has been characterized by sustained Venezuelan political support for Palestinian statehood and Palestinian participation in bilateral cooperation, including high-level engagement and agreements. Its structure is strongly cooperative, though the breadth and practical implementation of bilateral programs are less clear.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Palestinian-Venezuelan relations have featured political solidarity and formal cooperation. Palestinian leaders have engaged with Venezuela through bilateral visits and cooperation agreements, while Venezuela has strongly supported Palestinian statehood and provided diplomatic and humanitarian backing. The relationship has been especially visible under Hugo Chávez and his political successors.
Key developments
Venezuela recognized the State of Palestine.
Venezuela severed diplomatic relations with Israel during the Gaza conflict, as part of its strong political support for the Palestinian cause.
Palestinian and Venezuelan leaders held high-level bilateral visits and concluded cooperation agreements in fields including energy and agriculture.
Venezuela provided humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements are unclear.
- The extent of Palestinian government cooperation with Venezuela in recent years is uncertain.