Funafuti, April 26 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita has handed over a cheque for the preservation of cultural and heritage sites during his official visit to the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu.The minister attended the State Banquet hosted by the Govt of Tuvalu during his first official visit to the country. He handed over the first tranche of assistance to preserve cultural heritage sites under the Quick Impact Project (QIP).He also announced India’s supp…
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Funafuti, April 25 (IANS) Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, reaffirmed India’s commitment to health-sector cooperation with the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu on Saturday. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to health sector cooperation, including the provision of a dialysis unit and a sea ambulance to the Polynesian island nation in the South Pacific.The Minister visited Princess Margaret Hospital in Funafuti and interacted with dedicated healthcare professional…
Funafuti, April 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Friday met Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Maina Vakafua Talia, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across areas, including climate resilience, disaster preparedness, sustainable development and capacity building.Following the meeting, the MoS took his social media platform X and posted: ‘Happy to meet Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Mai…
Port Vila, April 23 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday met Xavier Emanuel Harry, Vanuatu’s Acting Foreign Affairs Minister, International Cooperation and External Trade, and held discussions on deepening bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to remain a reliable partner in Vanuatu’s development efforts.Following the meeting, the MoS took to X and posted, “Pleased to meet Xavier Emanuel Harry, Acting Minister…
Suva, March 10 (IANS) India and Fiji on Tuesday held discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in myriad areas, including digital and multimedia communications, climate initiatives, waste management, training and capacity building. The talks were held during a meeting between India’s High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta and Fiji’s Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya.In a post on X, India’s High Commission in Fiji stated, “High Commissioner Suneet Mehta …
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Fiji’s Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development Esrom Immanuel in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties, shared priorities, and possibilities for cooperation in digital infrastructure. “Pleased to meet Hon. Esrom Immanuel, Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development of Fiji, this morning. Held productive discussions covering the entire gamut of India-F…
Suva (Fiji), Jan 24 (IANS) India has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific, highlighting that the bilateral relationship of the two nations is entering a new phase of cooperation built on trust, shared values and people-to-people ties, according to Fijian media.Speaking during India’s Republic Day reception held at Fiji’s Novotel Lami on Friday night (local time), Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta said India and Fiji were working together to shape a future…