March 4 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez was “doing a great job” and that oil was beginning to flow from Venezuela.

“Delcy Rodríguez, who is the President of Venezuela, is doing a great job, and working with U.S. Representatives very well. The Oil is beginning to flow, and the professionalism and dedication between both Countries is a very nice thing to see!,” Trump said on Truth Social.

Trump posted the statement after U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum met with Rodriguez in Venezuela on Wednesday.

(Reporting by David Ljunggren and Ismail Shakil; Editing by Christian Martinez and Mark Porter)