Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuela’s Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, held a high-level telephonic discussion on Friday to outline a future roadmap for bilateral cooperation. This conversation marks the first formal communication between the two leaders since the significant shift in Venezuelan governance earlier this month.
Following the call, Prime Minister Modi stated on social media that both nations have “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.”
The dialogue comes during a period of transition in Caracas. Delcy Rodríguez assumed the role of interim president on January 5, 2026, following the seizure of former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by United States forces on January 3.
Maduro is currently awaiting trial in New York, a move that prompted Washington to back the transition of power to the Vice President, provided international economic interests remain stable.
For New Delhi, the engagement is strategically vital, particularly concerning energy security and access to Venezuela’s substantial oil reserves. By maintaining a steady diplomatic channel with the Rodríguez administration, India aims to secure its long-term investments and trade interests in the South American region.
The leaders emphasized a mutual commitment to exploring new avenues of partnership, signaling a continuation of diplomatic ties despite the recent domestic upheavals in Venezuela.
