Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:53pm on 04 Jun 2026,Thursday India Global
India and Venezuela have agreed to deepen strategic cooperation, with energy security emerging as the central focus during Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez’s visit to India. Officials highlighted Venezuela’s rise as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier, underscoring the importance of a long-term energy partnership spanning upstream and downstream sectors. Beyond oil, both countries explored opportunities in mining, pharmaceuticals, automotive manufacturing, transportation, agriculture and animal husbandry. Discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rodriguez also covered trade, investment, healthcare and global issues. Both sides described the talks as substantive and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations while advancing the interests and priorities of the Global South. (PC: X)
