Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently had a conversation with the Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gomez, focusing on enhancing the partnership between the two countries. They discussed various areas such as trade, investment, energy, digital technology, health, agriculture, and people-to-people ties to strengthen the India-Venezuela relationship.
Both leaders emphasized the need to expand and deepen cooperation in multiple sectors, highlighting their shared vision to elevate bilateral relations to new heights in the coming years. They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the significance of their collaboration for the Global South. The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that the two leaders agreed to maintain regular communication to further enhance their partnership.
India and Venezuela have historically maintained friendly relations, with a convergence of views on significant international, political, and economic matters. The countries not only actively promote bilateral ties but also engage in cooperation within multilateral forums. Celebrating the 64th Anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023, both nations have established resident embassies in Caracas and New Delhi for over four decades. Additionally, Venezuela stands as one of India’s primary oil suppliers, further solidifying their economic relationship.
