Shri Hardeep Singh Puri holds talks with Venezuela's Acting President; Reaffirms Venezuela's importance in India's energy diversification strategy

• Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, Acting President & Vice-President of Venezuela, in New Delhi on 04 June 2026 to deepen the India–Venezuela energy partnership.
• Venezuela was among India's leading crude suppliers in April–May 2026, signalling resumption of flows after a ~12-month sanctions-driven pause.
• Relevant for UPSC under India's energy security, oil import diversification, Latin America outreach, and ONGC Videsh upstream stakes.