New Delhi, June 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, on Thursday held extensive discussions on expanding cooperation in a range of areas, including energy, critical minerals and technology.

In a post on X, PM Modi said India's close cooperation with Venezuela holds immense importance for the Global South.

"Happy to meet with the Acting President of Venezuela, Ms. Delcy Rodriguez. We had extensive discussions on expanding our cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties. As a valued partner in Latin America, our close cooperation with Venezuela holds immense importance for the Global South. We will continue to work tog...