Venezuela Interim President Rodriguez to Visit India
Venezuelan Interim President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3 to June 7 to discuss energy ties and trade. The visit comes as New Delhi increases crude imports from Caracas to offset supply disruptions caused by regional conflict near the Strait of Hormuz.
Venezuela interim President Delcy Rodriguez will visit India from June 3 through June 7 to discuss energy and trade cooperation. India became the second-largest importer of Venezuelan crude in May, purchasing 427,000 barrels per day. The visit occurs as New Delhi ramps up imports from Caracas to mitigate supply disruptions in the Middle East.
### Securing Crude Amid Middle East Volatility Rodriguez will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding cooperation in energy, trade, investment, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. The interim president is also expected to meet energy industry leaders in Mumbai during the five-day trip.
