Caracas, Venezuela - Venezuela's interim government and opposition on Wednesday wrapped up its first round of talks aimed at reconciling the nation following the ouster of longtime President Nicolás Maduro.
A joint statement issued by the two sides highlighted agreement on two key topics after several days of discussion: Reforming the judiciary, and seeking access to frozen funds to aid in earthquake recovery efforts.
Both sides committed to "initiate a process that contributes to the transformation of the justice system," including "Reforms to the Organic Law" of Venezuela's top court, the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ).
The document did not mention the National Electoral Council, another body the opposition hopes to overhaul after it also upheld Maduro's disputed victory.
In light of the devastating twin earthquakes on June 24, which have left over 6,300 people dead, both sides also agreed to work toward the release "Venezuela's international reserve assets held at the Bank of England."
Under Maduro, Venezuela had tried repeatedly and unsuccessfully to access the funds.
The joint statement also called for the establishment of "mechanisms for transparency, traceability, and auditing" to make sure the funds are properly used.
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez's government was represented at the talks by her brother Jorge Rodriguez, who is also the head of Venezuela's National Assembly.
Delcy Rodriguez was Maduro's vice president, but has nonetheless led the country with Washington's blessing after his abduction.
The opposition was meanwhile represented by Dinorah Figuera, leader of the political bloc that won a majority in the 2015 National Assembly, the last legislature elected in a vote widely recognized by the international community.
Notably absent from the table was exiled opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado, who has said she will not stand in the way of the process.