Venezuela
India and Venezuela share a history of warm relations. There is a similarity of views on major international, political and economic issues. This strong partnership extends beyond bilateral cooperation, as both nations actively collaborate in multilateral forums. The two countries marked the 64th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations in 2023. Resident Embassies have been in Caracas and New Delhi for over four decades. Venezuela has emerged as one of India's largest oil suppliers.
Capacity Building & Other Exchanges
- Venezuela has been allotted 30 slots every year for training of its nationals under India's flagship capacity development initiative ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Development) Programme. A total of 240 Venezuelans nationals have successfully undergone training under various fields till March 2024.
- A Catedra Libre (India Chair) was set up in the University of Los Andes (ULA) in Merida in 2006 and in the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) in Caracas in 2010.
- Dr. B.R Ambedkar Study Centre was opened in Santa Maria University, Caracas on 14 April 2016.
- A workshop and IT Centre was setup in Araira, Miranda State on 16 March 2017. Nearly 1300 students from the local community have benefitted from the project.
- Vallabhbhai India-Venezuela Association (VIVA) Centre was set up at El Hatillo, Caracas on 31 October 2016 to mark National Unity Day.
- Mahatma Gandhi Center was inaugurated in Caricuao on 2 October 2017.
- Mahatma Gandhi Foundation Venezuela, which was set up in June 2016, offers regular diploma courses on non violence.
- ICCR offers 1 slot under Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme from 2022-23 onwards, to Venezuela to pursue higher studies in India.
Development Cooperation (Grants/ LoCs/ Assistance)
- The first AYUSH Information Cell of Venezuela has been established in Gran Fraternidad Universal, Maracay in July 2017.
- International Day of Yoga (IDY) has been celebrated each year since 2015.
