Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez is scheduled to arrive in NewDelhi, India, on June 3, 2026, for a critical five-day official working visit. Announced by the IndianMinistry of External Affairs (MEA), the high-profile diplomatic trip aims to expand bilateral trade and secure vital energy partnerships. The historic visit runs from June 3 to June 7, marking her first official trip to India since assuming the presidency earlier this year.
The visiting leader travels with a high-level ministerial delegation, including the ministers of foreign affairs, economy, and science. She is scheduled to hold wide-ranging bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The main goal of these talks is to review the full spectrum of India-Venezuela ties. Both nations are looking to secure reliable economic pathways amid shifting global alliances and persistent West Asian energy supply disruptions.
Energy security remains the absolute cornerstone of the upcoming discussions. Driven by local supply shortfalls from traditional Middle Eastern routes, Indian refineries have rapidly scaled up purchases of Venezuelan crude oil. Consequently, India has newly emerged as the second-largest global importer of Venezuelan oil. In addition to oil trade, the leaders will explore major avenues for mutual cooperation in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transportation, and renewable energy infrastructure.
The itinerary features practical field trips alongside formal political dialogues. The Venezuelan delegation plans to tour primary Indian industrial sites connected to the automotive, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors. These site visits will give the delegation firsthand insights into India’s technological and industrial capabilities. Public sector units from India have already invested heavily in Venezuela’s energy reserves and are eager to expand their operations. This high-stakes visit is strongly expected to inject fresh momentum into South-South cooperation and firmly stabilize India’s long-term energy requirements.
