Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:47am on 07 Jan 2026,Wednesday India Global
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed India's concern over recent Venezuelan developments, urging all parties to engage in dialogue prioritizing citizens' well-being and safety. Speaking in Luxembourg, he emphasized India's longstanding positive relations with Venezuela and hopes for favorable outcomes for its people. This follows the dramatic US military operation on January 3 that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from Caracas, who now await narco-terrorism trial in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Centre. India promptly issued travel advisories, warning citizens against non-essential travel and urging extreme caution. The MEA termed the situation a matter of "deep concern," with the Indian Embassy maintaining contact with the Indian community while monitoring the evolving crisis. (PC: AFP)
