Mar 12: Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita [MoS(PM)] paid an official visit to Uruguay (28 February – 2 March 2025), Bahamas (2-4 March 2025), Barbados (4-6 March 2025) and Nicaragua (6-8 March 2025).
In Montevideo, Uruguay, MoS(PM) represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new President H.E. Yamandú Orsi on 01 March 2025. On the sidelines, he met with the incoming Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining.
The visit to The Bahamas was the first standalone bilateral Ministerial level visit from India. MoS(PM) called on Prime Minister Philip Davis, Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell, Minister of Economic Affairs and Minister of Education.
In Barbados, MoS(PM) received the ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’ award, bestowed upon PM Shri Narendra Modi for his strategic leadership and COVID-19 assistance. During the visit, he called on PM Mia Amor Mottley, and Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmonds and engaged with the Minister of Health and Minister of Culture.
In Nicaragua, MoS held meetings with Foreign Minister Valdrack Jaentschke, Minister Advisor to the President for Policies and International Relations Orlando Tardencilla, Minister of Finance, Minister of Development Industry & Commerce, Minister of Health, Minister of Energy and the President of the Central Bank.
The visit to four countries reinforced India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and further advancing India’s engagement with the LAC region. During the visit, MoS (PM) engaged with the Indian Diaspora and appreciated their contribution to strengthening the bilateral relations with these countries. It also provided an opportunity to follow up on the roadmap outlined for our engagements with the LAC region by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi during the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit.
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