“Common Roadmap To Relaunch Ties In 2026”: Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez After Call With PM Modi.

New Delhi; January 2026: Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez held a phone conversation with PM Narendra Modi, during which the two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on cooperation in areas including energy, trade and investment.

Following the interaction on Friday, Rodriguez said she discussed expanding cooperation with India across multiple sectors, including energy, agriculture, science and technology, pharmaceuticals, mining, automobiles and tourism.

In a post on X, Rodriguez said, “We addressed strategic cooperation in energy, agriculture, science and technology, the pharmaceutical industry, mining, the automotive sector, and tourism; and we agreed to move forward on a common roadmap to relaunch our relations in 2026”.

The remarks came after her engagement with PM Modi, with both sides signalling intent to strengthen bilateral ties and advance a shared framework for future collaboration. The outreach marked the first leadership-level engagement from Caracas since the United States carried out a military strike on January 03rd and captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on drug, weapons and narco terrorism charges.

Following the call, PM Modi wrote on social media, “Spoke with Acting President of Venezuela, Ms Delcy Rodriguez. We agreed to further deepen and expand our bilateral partnership in all areas, with a shared vision of taking India Venezuela relations to new heights in the years ahead”.

According to a readout from the External Affairs Ministry, PM Modi received the call from Rodriguez, and both sides agreed to “further expand and deepen the India-Venezuela partnership in all areas, including trade and investment, energy, digital technology, health, agriculture and people-to people tie”.

The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global developments and “underscored the importance of their close cooperation for the Global South”, the ministry said.

Earlier, on January 04th, the Ministry of External Affairs described developments in Venezuela as a matter of “deep concern” and said the evolving situation was being closely monitored.

“India reaffirms its support to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela. We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region. The Embassy of India in Caracas is in contact with members of the Indian community and will continue to provide all possible assistance”, the statement added.

Venezuelan Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino declared, “We swear absolute loyalty and subordination”, presenting Rodriguez with symbolic military regalia, underscoring recognition of her authority as commander-in-chief. Rodriguez has initiated steps, including the release of political prisoners detained under Maduro’s government while prisoners detained under Maduros government, while navigating internal divisions and external pressures.

For the better understanding on the subject matter, Maverick News have translated the original version of the Venezuelan President’s official X handle, and append below the following:

When translated; Acting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Together with President Nicolás Maduro on the path of Bolívar and Chávez.

In continuation, the X handle further asserted:

Upon translated: “I had a fraternal telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, in a dialogue of profound human and spiritual connection, in which we agreed to deepen and broaden our bilateral partnership in all areas”.

Furthermore, the X handle read:

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