Iran, Venezuela sign co-op accords to boost ties

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R) and his Iranian counterpart, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, wave upon their arrival to the Fuerte Tiuna military academy in Caracas, 17 September 2006. Ahmadinejad is in Venezuela for two days of talks and to sign agreements on energy. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at the Maiquetia International Airport near Caracas, September 17, 2006.