PM Modi, Venezuela Acting Prez Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties
PM Modi, Venezuela Acting Prez Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties
PM Modi spoke with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez, agreeing to deepen bilateral ties across trade, energy and other areas.
New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who took over as interim president on January 5. The call focused on expanding bilateral ties and stepping up cooperation across multiple sectors.
Both leaders agreed to deepen partnership in areas including energy, trade and investment, with a shared vision of taking India-Venezuela relations to new heights in the years ahead.
Background context includes Venezuela's past role as a significant crude supplier to India before sanctions and import tapering, underscoring the potential for renewed energy cooperation in a changing global landscape.
The outreach signals diplomacy as a tool to diversify strategic partnerships and bolster energy security, while sending a message about strengthened ties between the two countries.
