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Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri called on Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in New Delhi on 04 June 2026, along with the senior officials of the Ministry and Chairpersons of various Public Sector Oil companies.
Both leaders discussed opportunities for building an enduring energy partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting, the Minister noted that India and Venezuela share a natural partnership rooted in a long-standing friendship between the two countries.
He reaffirmed India’s strong support for Venezuela’s energy reconstruction, adding that Indian companies are ready to deepen their presence in Venezuela.
Recognizing Venezuela’s key role in India’s energy diversification strategy, he conveyed India’s keenness to deepen its energy trade with Venezuela.
Acknowledging India as a reliable partner of Venezuela, the Acting President welcomed Indian companies to actively participate in Venezuela’s reformed oil and gas sector.
She highlighted the complementarities that exist between India and Venezuela in the energy sector and invited an Indian delegation to visit Venezuela to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration.
Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, is a traditional supplier of crude oil to India.
