The two leaders discussed cooperation in energy, trade, investment, healthcare and renewable energy during talks in New Delhi….reports Asian Lite News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral talks with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation across energy, trade, investment, healthcare and renewable energy.
The meeting marked a key engagement during Rodriguez’s five day visit to India and comes as both countries seek to expand their strategic and economic partnership. The two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Venezuela relations and explored avenues for deeper collaboration in sectors including energy security, pharmaceuticals, transportation and healthcare.
Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Rodriguez and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Venezuela.
Following the meeting, Jaishankar said he deeply valued Rodriguez’s longstanding commitment to the India-Venezuela relationship and expressed confidence that her talks with Modi would further advance bilateral cooperation.
Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five day official visit aimed at deepening engagement between the two countries. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the visit would help build on the momentum in bilateral relations and further strengthen cooperation across a range of sectors.
According to the ministry, members of the Venezuelan delegation are scheduled to visit facilities linked to the energy, pharmaceutical and automobile sectors to gain a better understanding of India’s technological and industrial capabilities and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
Energy is expected to remain a central focus of the discussions. India has emerged as one of the largest buyers of Venezuelan crude oil in recent months, and both sides are looking to expand cooperation in the sector. Officials said Indian public sector companies have already made significant investments in Venezuela’s energy industry and are keen to explore additional opportunities.
The two countries have traditionally maintained friendly relations based on cooperation in energy, trade and shared interests among developing nations. Both governments have also emphasised the importance of closer collaboration among countries of the Global South.
Rodriguez’s visit is expected to further strengthen political, economic and strategic ties between New Delhi and Caracas, while opening new avenues for cooperation in emerging sectors such as renewable energy, technology and innovation.
