Published: June 4, 2026 ⢠11:41 PM IST ¡ Updated: June 5, 2026 ⢠1:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Indiaâs partnership with Venezuela is of âimmense importanceâ for the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (June 4, 2026), welcoming Delcy Rodriguez, the Acting President of Venezuela, even as the South American country called âenergy security a fundamental pillar of the bilateral relationshipâ.
Venezuela is still dealing with the uncertain aftermath of the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. military in January.
Officials said Ms. Rodriguez, whose country is dealing with âpolitical transitionâ and âfundamental economic transformationâ, described India a âtrusted partnerâ.
The leader, who arrived here on Wednesday, is on a five-day visit.
Following the meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Ms. Rodriguez met Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri who announced that an Indian âtechnical teamâ will visit Venezuela âsoonâ to explore further potential energy partnerships.