Akshay DidwaniyaVenezuela’s Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez kicks off a five-day working visit to India today holding high-level talks with PM Modi on energy, trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and broader bilateral cooperation.
Venezuela’s Top Leader Touches Down in New Delhi
Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez has arrived in India today for a five-day working visit. The high-profile trip marks a significant moment in the growing India–Venezuela partnership. She will hold formal bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during her stay.
Modi–Rodríguez Talks to Cover Wide Range of Issues
The two leaders are set to discuss the full scope of India–Venezuela ties. Their agenda spans energy security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation, and renewable energy. Both sides are keen to explore fresh avenues for deeper engagement. The discussions aim to move beyond existing ties and chart a more ambitious course for the future.
Venezuelan Delegation to Explore India’s Industrial Strengths
Alongside the diplomatic meetings, the Venezuelan delegation will tour several key sites. These visits will cover India’s energy, pharmaceuticals, and automobile sectors. The goal is to gain first-hand insight into India’s technological and industrial capabilities. Both sides see this as a practical step toward identifying real collaboration opportunities.
Indian PSUs Eye Expanded Role in Venezuela’s Energy Sector
Indian public sector undertakings have already made sizeable investments in Venezuela’s energy sector. They are now looking to build further on this foundation. Officials on both sides see the energy sector as the cornerstone of bilateral relations. India and Venezuela share warm, friendly ties rooted in energy cooperation, trade, and a shared commitment to the Global South.
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