Overview
- Speaking in Luxembourg, S. Jaishankar reiterated that India is concerned about developments in Venezuela and urged all parties to prioritize the well-being and safety of Venezuelans through dialogue.
- The Ministry of External Affairs said the situation is a matter of deep concern, advised against non‑essential travel, and asked Indians in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution and stay in touch with the Caracas embassy.
- Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured in Caracas by US forces and are in custody in New York after a court appearance, while Delcy Rodríguez has been installed as interim leader at home.
- During meetings with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Deputy PM/Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, Jaishankar advanced cooperation in finance, investments, digital technologies, AI, space, and talent mobility, and noted Luxembourg’s support for stronger India–EU ties.
- Jaishankar also criticized Western ‘free advice’ by invoking India’s 2025 Operation Sindoor experience, signaling that New Delhi will weigh outside commentary against its own regional perspectives.