In the last meeting of the APEC – Trade Ministers – held on 4 and 5 June, consensus was reached in order to promote the trade of supply chain related to the production of vaccines and essential goods in order to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as guidelines to facilitate customs procedures.
Venezuela Becomes India’s Fourth Strategic Crude Supplier Amid Global Energy Realignment
A sharp increase in bilateral shipments during the second quarter of 2026 positions Venezuelan crude as a key alternative for Indian supply, historically accounting for nearly 80% of the Asian nation’s total imports from the South American country.


