Pabitra Margherita

November 2, 2026 9:48 AM

Pabitra Margherita to visit Spain from November 3–5 for Ibero-American Summit

Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Spain from November 3 to 5 to participate in the 30th Summit of the Ibero-American Conference. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India is set to join the conference as an Associate Observer. The grouping currently comprises 22 member countries - 19 from Latin America and three from Europe: Spain, Portugal and Andorra - along with 12 Associate Observers and 20 Consultativ...

October 24, 2026 1:05 AM

MoS Pabitra Margherita Visits Samoa and Naoero, Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation

Minister of State for External Affairs, and Textiles Pabitra Margherita paid an official visit to Samoa and Naoero from October 16 to 22, 2026, during which he held discussions with the leadership of both Pacific Island nations on strengthening bilateral cooperation in capacity building, digital development, climate resilience, economic engagement and parliamentary exchanges. MoU Signed to Promote Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Samoa During his visit to Samoa, Margherita was accorde...

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...

August 24, 2026 3:33 PM

MoS Pabitra Margherita to visit Vietnam, Laos and Palau from Aug 26

Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Vietnam, Lao PDR and Palau from August 26 to September 2, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. The visit will cover bilateral engagements with the three countries as well as participation in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting with Dialogue Partners in Palau. Margherita will begin his tour with a visit to Vietnam on August 26-27. During the visit, he is sc...

July 15, 2026 3:10 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting Bharat Tex 2026 as showcase of India’s textile strength and Vision 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article by Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, highlighting Bharat Tex 2026 as a reflection of India's manufacturing strength, rich textile heritage and the country's Vision 2030 roadmap for the textile sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Union MoS Shri Pabitra Margherita writes that Bharat Tex 2026 brings India's complete textile value chain under one roof, showcasing the country's manufacturing strength...

July 8, 2026 8:27 PM

MoS Pabitra Margherita meets visiting Afghan minister, discusses bilateral ties

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday met Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation for the welfare and development of the Afghan people. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Margherita wrote: “Good to meet H.E. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, in New Delhi today. The discussion...

July 2, 2026 5:19 PM

MoS Pabitra Margherita, Bihar Governor to represent India at funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain will visit Iran on July 3 to attend the funeral ceremony of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader of Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The high-level representation in the ceremony underscores the importance of civilizational ties, including people-to-people connection, between the two countries, providing a robust foundation to political and...

May 11, 2026 8:35 PM

Costa Rica: MoS Margherita holds discussions with key ministers, interacts with Indian community

Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Costa Rica's Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications Paula Bogantes Zamora on Monday, India time, with both sides exploring ways to deepen bilateral ties. Following their meeting, Margherita wrote on X: "Met the Minister of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications of Costa Rica H.E Paula Bogantes Zamora. There was discussion to explore the many ways India and Costa Rica can de...

April 20, 2026 12:25 PM

Pabitra Margherita to visit Vanuatu and Tuvalu from April 22-25

Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Vanuatu and Tuvalu from April 22 to 25. During his visit to Vanuatu on April 22-23, the minister is expected to hold bilateral meetings with the country’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. He will also visit the Centre of Excellence in Information Technology, a facility established with assistance from the Government of India. Margherita will proceed to Tuvalu on April 24 for a...

August 6, 2025 3:26 PM

PM Modi hails remarkable growth in India’s handloom sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, for highlighting the impressive progress of India’s handloom sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared Margherita’s article that described how India is weaving heritage, innovation, and collective effort into a global success story. “Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, writes about the growth of the textile sector in Bharat. He explains how,...