New Delhi [India], June 4 (HBTV): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in the national capital on Thursday.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri were among those present at the meeting.
In an earlier statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said both sides were expected to review the full spectrum of India-Venezuela relations and explore opportunities to deepen cooperation in key sectors, including energy security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation and renewable energy.
Earlier, Jaishankar met Rodriguez and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the South American nation.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was 'pleased to call on Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela in New Delhi today' and expressed appreciation for her longstanding commitment to the India-Venezuela relationship.
'Deeply value her longstanding commitment to the India-Venezuela relationship,' the minister said, adding that Rodriguez's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi would further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day working visit aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties between India and Venezuela.
Welcoming the Venezuelan leader, the MEA said in a post on X that the visit would provide an opportunity for both countries to expand cooperation and build on the momentum in their bilateral partnership.
'A warm welcome to Acting President Delcy Rodriguez of Venezuela on her arrival in New Delhi. During her visit, Acting President Rodriguez will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will further deepen India-Venezuela ties and build on the momentum in the bilateral partnership,' the post stated.
According to an MEA release, the visit will take place from June 3 to June 7.
Rodriguez was earlier scheduled to visit India to participate in the International Big Cat Alliance Summit on June 1, which was subsequently deferred.
She is undertaking the visit with a high-level delegation that includes Venezuela's ministers of foreign affairs, economy and finance, science and technology, communication and information, and transportation.
The MEA said that during the high-level discussions, both sides are expected to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and explore ways to deepen cooperation in areas such as energy security, trade and investment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation and renewable energy.
(ANI)