New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met El Salvador’s Ambassador to India Guillermo Rubio Funes here on Wednesday and expressed appreciation for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.
Following the meeting, MoS Margherita, in a post on X, said: “Met H.E. Guillermo Rubio Funes, Ambassador of El Salvador to India, as he completes his tenure in India. Appreciated his valuable contribution to strengthening India-El Salvador relations during his tenure.”
In June, India’s Ambassador to Guatemala and concurrently accredited to El Salvador, Raj Kumar Singh, participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the National Palace of El Salvador.
International Day of Yoga is celebrated worldwide on June 21. This year marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with the theme “ Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, which emphasises the importance of Yoga for all ages.
“H.E. Raj Kumar Singh joined the celebration of the International Day of Yoga 2026 at the National Palace of El Salvador, highlighting yoga’s timeless message of harmony, well-being, and unity. The event brought together participants in the spirit of health, mindfulness, and the enduring friendship between India and El Salvador,” the Indian Embassy in Guatemala wrote on X.
In September last year, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar extended greetings to his El Salvador counterpart Alexandra Hill Tinoco and the people of the country on their 204th Independence Day and expressed confidence that the ties between the two nations will continue to strengthen.
“Congratulate FM Alexandra Hill Tinoco, the Government and the people of El Salvador on the occasion of their 204th Independence Day. Confident that our relationship will continue to strengthen,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
India and El Salvador share close and friendly ties, and regular foreign office consultations between the two nations have helped both countries to keep momentum in bilateral ties. The Embassy of India is concurrently accredited to El Salvador, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). El Salvador opened its Embassy with a resident Ambassador in New Delhi in 2008.
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