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India-Venezuela Energy Cooperation Gains Pace, Says FM Jaishankar
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:38 PM
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Telangana Today that energy ties between India and Venezuela are gathering momentum, reflecting growing bilateral interest in oil and gas collaboration.
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday that the energy relationship between India and Venezuela is picking up speed. In a statement to Telangana Today, he highlighted that both countries are exploring ways to deepen cooperation in the oil and gas sector.
Jaishankar noted that India’s growing energy demand and Venezuela’s vast hydrocarbon resources create a natural complementarity. He indicated that ongoing dialogues are aimed at facilitating greater trade and investment, while also ensuring energy security for India.
The minister’s remarks come amid broader efforts by New Delhi to diversify its energy sources. While specific projects were not disclosed, the emphasis on momentum suggests that formal agreements or pilot initiatives could be on the horizon.
Analysts view the statement as a signal that India is keen to revive its historic ties with Venezuela, especially as global energy markets evolve. The two nations are expected to continue high‑level exchanges to translate diplomatic goodwill into concrete energy deals.
No further details were provided at the time, and the ministry said it would update the public as progress is made.
Jaishankar noted that India’s growing energy demand and Venezuela’s vast hydrocarbon resources create a natural complementarity. He indicated that ongoing dialogues are aimed at facilitating greater trade and investment, while also ensuring energy security for India.
The minister’s remarks come amid broader efforts by New Delhi to diversify its energy sources. While specific projects were not disclosed, the emphasis on momentum suggests that formal agreements or pilot initiatives could be on the horizon.
Analysts view the statement as a signal that India is keen to revive its historic ties with Venezuela, especially as global energy markets evolve. The two nations are expected to continue high‑level exchanges to translate diplomatic goodwill into concrete energy deals.
No further details were provided at the time, and the ministry said it would update the public as progress is made.