Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will undertake an official visit to the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and the Republic of Naoero from October 16 to 22, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
During his visit, the Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with senior leadership from the three Pacific Island countries, engage with key stakeholders, and interact with members of the local Indian community. He will also inspect India-assisted development projects across the region.
According to the MEA, the visit underscores India’s strong commitment to deepening political engagement and development cooperation with Pacific Island countries under the framework of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). This diplomatic outreach builds upon the momentum generated by the 3rd FIPIC Summit held in Port Moresby in May 2023.
