Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita will visit Ecuador, Bolivia, and Cuba from November 4 to 10. The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit aims to strengthen political and economic relations across Latin America and the Caribbean. During the trip, Margherita will hold talks with leaders to boost cooperation in trade, tourism, technology, and development.
In Ecuador, he will review preparations to open a resident Indian Mission in Quito — a major step in India’s diplomatic outreach. His visit to Bolivia will include representing India at the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected President Rodrigo Paz Pereira on November 8 in La Paz.
Cuba will be the final stop on his tour. There, discussions will focus on collaborations in health, medicine, and digital public infrastructure. Margherita will also meet business leaders and members of the Indian diaspora to promote mutual partnerships.
According to the MEA, the visit underscores India’s commitment to South–South cooperation and deeper engagement with developing nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently congratulated President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira and expressed hopes to further strengthen India–Bolivia relations. The two nations already share strong ties in minerals, IT, and health, along with growing cooperation in capacity building and development assistance.
