Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Modi and Venezuela's Rodríguez Agree to Expand Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India spoke with the new acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, on January 30, 2026.
This was their first talk since the United States captured Venezuela's former president, Nicolas Maduro.
They agreed to work more closely together in many areas like trade and energy.
India is worried about the situation in Venezuela and wants everyone to solve their problems peacefully.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's military and police have promised to support Rodríguez, showing they are behind her as the new leader.
The Indian Embassy in Venezuela is also helping Indian people there.
Prime Minister Modi and Acting President Rodríguez agreed to deepen bilateral ties in trade, energy, and strategic areas.
This was their first contact since the capture of former Venezuelan President Maduro by the US.
India expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela and urged peaceful resolution.
Venezuela's military and police forces have publicly affirmed their allegiance to Rodríguez.
The Indian Embassy in Caracas is assisting the Indian community and monitoring the situation.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez
- What
- Agreed to deepen bilateral ties
- When
- January 30, 2026
- Where
- India and Venezuela
- Why
- To strengthen cooperation in trade, energy, and strategic ties
- Date of Call
- January 30, 2026
- Indian Leader
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Venezuelan Leader
- Acting President Delcy Rodríguez
- First Contact
- Since Maduro's capture
- India's Stance
- Deep concern, peaceful resolution
- Venezuela's Loyalty
- Military and police support Rodríguez
- Key Areas of Cooperation
- Trade, energy, strategic ties
- Indian Embassy
- Assisting Indian community in Caracas
Sources
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PM Modi speaks to Venezuela’s acting President Rodriguez
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