Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Dials PM Modi, Leaders Agree to Take Bilateral Ties to New Heights India-

Venezuela Relations to Be Deepened Across Trade, Energy, and Technology

New Delhi, January 30, 2026:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in a key diplomatic outreach, with both leaders agreeing to further deepen and expand bilateral cooperation in the coming years.

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“We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India–Venezuela relations to new heights in the years ahead,” PM Modi said after the conversation.

The call comes amid major political and economic transitions in Venezuela and highlights India’s effort to strengthen ties with Latin America.

Leaders Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Multiple Sectors

Focus on Trade, Investment, Energy, Health, and Agriculture

According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in key areas such as trade and investment, energy, digital technology, healthcare, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.

Officials said both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest and emphasised the importance of cooperation among countries of the Global South.

India–Venezuela Diplomatic Ties and Historical Partnership

Long-Standing Relations and Energy Cooperation

India and Venezuela have traditionally shared cordial diplomatic relations, cooperating in multilateral forums and maintaining embassies in each other’s capitals for decades. Venezuela has also been a significant supplier of crude oil to India, strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

Strategic Significance of the Modi–Rodríguez Call

Diplomatic Outreach Amid Venezuela’s Political Transition

The phone conversation is seen as significant as Venezuela is undergoing political change, with Delcy Rodríguez serving as acting president following recent developments in the country. Analysts say India’s engagement signals its intent to maintain diplomatic balance and expand economic cooperation in Latin America.

India’s Global South Strategy Highlighted

Strengthening South–South Cooperation

During the call, both leaders underscored the importance of cooperation among developing nations and agreed to remain in close contact to advance bilateral and multilateral initiatives.