New Delhi, June 3 -- Venezuela can emerge as a key partner in India's energy security and offers fresh opportunities in minerals, even as New Delhi looks to resolve pending dues and tap high discounts on crude, Former Ambassador of India to Venezuela, Deepak Bhojwani, said on Wednesday as acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for a five-day working visit.

Rodriguez will be here in India from June 3 to June 7, during which she is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Indian leadership, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

She arrived in India earlier today, with energy, trade and investment expected to be high on the agenda.

Speaking to ANI, Bhojwani said Indi...