MoS Pabitra Margherita to Visit Samoa, Cook Islands, Naoero

October 13, 2026 3:52 PM

MoS Pabitra Margherita to Visit Samoa, Cook Islands, Naoero

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 in...

India proposes tailored capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries: EAM Jaishankar

September 24, 2026 10:17 AM

India proposes tailored capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island countries: EAM Jaishankar

India has proposed developing customised capacity-building programmes for Pacific Island Countries (PICs) based on their specific priorities, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar saying the initiative would enable professionals from the region to undergo focused training in India.   Addressing the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on Wednesday, EAM Jaishankar said India was ready to design specialised training modules in a...