Venezuela and United States officials to visit India for energy and Quad talks starting 23 May 2026

Key facts

• Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez is scheduled to visit India to discuss bilateral ties, although the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not yet announced the visit.
• United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India from 23 May to 26 May 2026, visiting Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi.
• Rubio will attend the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026 to discuss energy security, trade, and defence cooperation.
• India has ramped up oil imports from Venezuela to offset lost cargoes from West Asia, following previous purchase cycles in 2019-20 and 2023-24.
• Indian Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have maintained a presence in Venezuela since 2008 and established partnerships with the national oil company (PDVSA).