Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as India deepens commercial and energy links with Venezuela. Multiple outlets report that the meeting is part of Rodríguez’s visit to India, described as a working trip lasting about five days, beginning in early June. Rodríguez holds bilateral talks with Modi and also is scheduled to meet other senior Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Several reports frame the visit within India’s efforts to diversify oil supply amid global disruptions, including supply impacts tied to the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg and other outlets say India signals interest in deeper energy cooperation, including continued sourcing of Venezuelan crude and potential investment or broader engagement in Venezuela’s oil sector. Other coverage notes that India is increasing its purchases of Venezuelan oil, with recent shipments reported to be higher than earlier this year, reflecting the growing role of Venezuela as a supplier. Across sources, the core common elements are the Modi-Rodríguez talks, plans for additional government-level discussions, and a shared focus on energy ties and oil procurement.
