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India opens resident mission in Costa Rica to strengthen bilateral ties

India has operationalised a new resident diplomatic mission in San José, Costa Rica, with effect from October 10, expanding its diplomatic presence in Central America.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the mission will facilitate closer political engagement and promote bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation, while strengthening collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

“The Mission will also facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts and more sustained engagement with Costa Rica on regional and multilateral issues,” the Ministry added.

The embassy will provide enhanced consular assistance to Indian nationals and the Indian community in Costa Rica and help protect their interests.

Embassy camp office is located at Residence Inn by Marriott Escazú, Complejo Avenida Escazú, Autopista Próspero Fernández, San José, 10203, Costa Rica.

The embassy can be contacted at +506 2588-4300, extension 304, or by email at amb.sanjose@mea.gov.in and hoc.sanjose@mea.gov.in.

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