Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez to Visit India

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3 to 7 for high-level talks focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in energy and trade. The visit, announced by India's Ministry of External Affairs, will include meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a delegation of Venezuelan ministers.

Rodriguez, who assumed the role of interim president in January, will be accompanied by ministers of foreign affairs, economy and finance, science and technology, communication and information, and transportation. Officials stated that discussions will cover the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with a focus on expanding cooperation in energy, trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation, and renewable energy. The delegation is also scheduled to visit industrial sites in sectors including energy, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles to explore collaboration opportunities.

The visit occurs as Venezuela has become a significant crude oil supplier to India. According to energy analysts, Venezuela emerged as India's third-largest crude supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States. Shipments reached approximately...