‘We’ve Had Good Relations…’: S. Jaishankar On U.S. Military Strike On Venezuela And Capturing President Maduro

Published: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 11:56 [IST]

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar recently visited Luxembourg, where he interacted with members of the Indian community.

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India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited Luxembourg and discussed expanding relations with the country, considering it an important partner within the European Union. He also responded to questions about the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of its president, expressing India's concern and urging peaceful dialogue for the Venezuelan people.

During the meeting, he appreciated their role in building stronger links between India and Luxembourg. He also spoke about how relations between the two countries are expanding in several areas such as politics, business, and technology.

Jaishankar highlighted that Luxembourg is an important partner for India within the European Union and expressed confidence that both nations will continue to grow their cooperation in the years ahead.

India On Venezuela Crisis

While speaking to the media after the event, Dr. Jaishankar was asked about the United States' attack on Venezuela and the capture of its President. Responding to the question, he said that India is concerned about the situation and has already issued a statement on the matter.

#WATCH | Luxembourg: On the US attacking Venezuela and capturing its president, External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar says, "I think we put out a statement yesterday, so I would urge you to look at it... We are concerned about the developments, but we would really urge all… pic.twitter.com/Sd55rvA6Gm
— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2026

He urged all sides involved to come together for a peaceful dialogue that ensures the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people. "At the end of the day, our concern is for the people of Venezuela," he said. Jaishankar added that India has shared a long and friendly relationship with Venezuela and hopes that the country and its citizens overcome this difficult time peacefully.

Social Media Floods With Memes On Trump And Maduro

Social media has evolved into a digital front line mirroring the political and military tension that erupted after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro during a surprise raid at his residence in Caracas. What began as a high-stakes international incident quickly transformed into an online spectacle, with users across X, Reddit, and Instagram flooding their feeds with memes, parody videos, and AI-generated jokes. Within mere hours of the raid, the internet was buzzing with humorous edits of Trump's posts and exaggerated portrayals of Maduro himself.

nobody shitposts like Trump 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/OJuimU4VoH
— meme bastard 💚 (@mask_bastard) January 3, 2026

Among the most viral trends was the so-called "Maduro Fit," a tongue-in-cheek nod to the gray Nike Tech Fleece tracksuit he was photographed wearing in custody. That single image sparked a wave of fashion-related memes and even fueled spikes in online searches and merchandise inspired by the outfit.