On October 13, local time, the Venezuelan government issued a statement announcing the closure of embassies in Norway and Australia and the opening of new diplomatic missions in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso. The move aims to "strengthen alliance relationships with countries in the Global South" and as part of a "strategic reallocation of resources".

According to the statement, foreign affairs with Norway and Australia and consular services to local Venezuelan expatriates will be carried out through "diplomatic missions in many countries", and specific arrangements will be announced in the next few days.

The statement also announced the opening of embassies in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso to promote cooperation projects in agriculture, energy, education, mining and other areas of common concern.