Pabitra Margherita

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,...

July 16, 2025 1:58 PM

MoS Margherita to visit Eswatini, Lesotho, South Africa for G20 Meet

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will undertake an official visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, and the Republic of South Africa from 18 to 25 July. During the first leg of his visit, the Minister will be in Eswatini from 18 to 22 July. He is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on King Mswati III and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini. Margherita will also hold meetings with the Foreign Minister of Eswatini to discuss matters of mut...

March 6, 2025 11:49 PM

PM Modi conferred ‘Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados’; MoS Margherita accepts on his behalf

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday accepted the prestigious 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados' on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The award was presented by Barbados President Dame Sandra Mason in recognition of PM Modi's strategic leadership and critical assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony, held at the Government House in Bridgetown, was attended by Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Foreign Minister Kerrie Symmond...