Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit
New Delhi, June 3
Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to India.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Rodriguez's visit to India will further deepen ties between two nations.
During her visit, Rodriguez will hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with discussions involving the full spectrum of India-Venezuela relations and exploring avenues for further cooperation in areas of energy security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, health care, transportation, and renewable energy.
"A warm welcome to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez of Venezuela on her arrival in New Delhi. During her visit, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will further deepen India-Venezuela ties and build on the momentum in the bilateral partnership," Jaiswal posted on X.
Rodriguez is accompanied by a delegation comprising Venezuela's Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Economy and Finance, Science and Technology, Communication and Information, and Transportation.
During her visit, the Venezuelan delegation will visit several sites connected with energy, pharmaceuticals and auto sectors to gain insights into India's technological and industrial capabilities and to explore opportunities for collaboration.
This is Rodriguez's sixth visit to India as she has earlier visited India in her capacity as Venezuela's Foreign Minister in 2015 and as Vice President in 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
"India has been an important partner of Venezuela in the areas of energy and investment. Indian PSUs have made significant investment in Venezuela in the energy sector and they are keen to explore opportunities for further enhancing their presence," the MEA said in a statement.
"India and Venezuela enjoy warm and friendly relations, underpinned by cooperation in the energy sector, trade, and shared commitment to the Global South. The visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties and deepen engagement between the two countries across diverse sectors," the statement added.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Sixth visit in 10 years shows commitment, but I hope India is being cautious about Venezuela's economic instability. We should focus on trade that benefits both sides, not just energy extraction. Let's also push for pharmaceutical exports—India can help with their medicine shortages.
Energy security is key for India's growth. Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves, and we need reliable partners. But let's not forget our own domestic production—we should use this visit to learn about their technology too. Balanced approach is needed. 👍
Interesting visit, but I'm skeptical about Venezuela's current political climate. India should engage diplomatically but not get too entangled in their domestic issues. Focus on clear commercial agreements with safeguards. The Global South solidarity is nice rhetoric but needs real substance.
Very important visit! 🇮🇳 Venezuela is a key partner in Latin America. I'm glad our pharma and auto sectors are being showcased—this could open new export markets. Also appreciate the focus on renewable energy cooperation. Let's make this partnership work for ordinary people in both countries.
Hope this visit translates into concrete outcomes. Our PSUs have already invested heavily in Venezuela's energy sector, but we need to ensure those investments are secure. Also, why not explore more sectors like agriculture and IT? The potential is huge if we play our cards right.
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