11/01/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/01/2025 03:33
Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State [MoS (PM)] for External Affairs and Textiles, Government of India, is scheduled to embark on a visit to three countries in Latin America and Caribbean Region - Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba, from 4-10 November 2025.
2. During his visit, the MoS (PM) is expected to meet with the political leadership in these countries and discuss issues of mutual interest and review progress in bilateral relations, including measures to promote trade, technology, tourism, development cooperation and capacity building. He is also scheduled to interact with representatives from business and the Indian community.
3. While in Ecuador, the MoS (PM) will review preparations for establishing a resident Indian Mission in Quito. During his visit to Bolivia, Shri Margherita is scheduled to represent the Government of India at the inauguration of the newly-elected President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia on 8 November 2025 in the administrative capital La Paz. In Cuba, the Minister would be discussing strengthening bilateral relations, including in the areas of health and medicine, digital public infrastructure and capacity building.
4. This visit of MoS (PM) for External Affairs and Textiles is envisaged to continue the momentum of our political engagements with Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba, and boost India's longstanding and friendly relations with the these countries, reflecting mutual commitment to South-South cooperation and development.
New Delhi
November 01, 2025