India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Thursday as New Delhi seeks to deepen ties with the oil-rich South American nation following disruptions in global energy supplies.
Rudrendra Tandon, a senior official in India's foreign ministry, said the talks held in New Delhi focused on strengthening energy cooperation. He said Venezuela had become India's third-largest crude oil supplier in recent weeks.
Tandon said India is "aggressively seeking new sources of crude oil and energy to strengthen its energy security," adding that Venezuela represents an "opportunity and is very much part of our plans."
Modi and Rodriguez also explored opportunities for Indian companies to invest in Venezuela's sectors including mining, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and automobiles, he said.
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