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MoS Pabitra Margherita Meets Dominican President to Bolster Ties

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita called on Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton in Roseau to review bilateral partnership. Burton, who became the first woman and first indigenous Kalinago President in 2023, received greetings from Indian leadership. Margherita arrived from successful visits to Belize and Honduras, aiming to enhance cooperation. He will meet other Dominican leaders and visit India-funded project sites.

Key Points: India-Dominica Ties Strengthened in Roseau Meeting

  • MoS Margherita meets President Sylvanie Burton in Roseau
  • Both sides review ways to deepen bilateral partnership
  • Margherita visits after successful trips to Belize and Honduras
  • He will also visit India-funded project sites in Dominica
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MoS Pabitra Margherita calls on Dominican President, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

Union Minister Pabitra Margherita calls on Dominican President Sylvanie Burton, discusses deepening bilateral partnership and cooperation.

"Honoured to call on President Sylvanie Burton, Dominica's first woman President, who hails from the indigenous Kalinago community. - Pabitra Margherita"

Roseau, May 16

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita called on Dominica's President Sylvanie Burton in Roseau, where the two sides reviewed ways to deepen the bilateral partnership between the two nations.

Sylvanie Burton became the first woman and first indigenous person of the Kalinago community to serve as the President of Dominica since 2023.

Sharing the details of the meeting on his social media on Saturday (Indian time), the MoS posted : "Honoured to call on President Sylvanie Burton, Dominica's first woman President, who hails from the indigenous Kalinago community. Conveyed greetings from the Honourable President and Prime Minister of India. Discussed ways to further strengthen the relations between our two countries."

Following his successful visit to Belize and Honduras, Margherita arrived in Dominica on Friday, aiming to enhance bilateral partnerships across key sectors.

The MoS was warmly received by Dominica's Foreign Minister Vince Henderson upon his arrival at the airport.

"Arrived in the beautiful 'Nature's Island of the Caribbean' - Commonwealth of Dominica. Thank you, Foreign Minister Vince Henderson, for the warm welcome at the airport. Looking forward to productive discussions with the leadership of Dominica," Margherita posted on X.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in the last leg of his visit to Dominica, Margherita is likely to meet the other top leadership of the Caribbean country and discuss the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship.

He will also visit project sites which are being implemented through grant assistance from India.

During his official visit to Belize, the MoS called on Dame Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize, on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations.

"Honoured to call on H.E. Dame Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize. Conveyed greetings from the Honourable President and Prime Minister of India. Discussed ways to further strengthen relations between our two countries," Margherita posted on X. He also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Belize and appreciated their contribution to strengthening the close and friendly ties between India and Belize.

"The vibrant Indian community continues to serve as an important bridge between our two countries," noted Margherita.

- IANS

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Vikram M
India's development partnership model is truly unique - sharing our expertise in IT, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure without imposing conditions. These project visits show real commitment, not just photo-ops. Proud of our diplomatic outreach! 🇮🇳
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the outreach, I hope we're also focusing on tangible outcomes for ordinary Dominicans - genuine infrastructure projects, healthcare access, and educational exchanges. Symbolic visits are nice, but results matter more. Let's see what projects actually materialize.
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Rohit P
Interesting that India is reaching out to these smaller Caribbean nations while maintaining strong ties with larger countries like Guyana and Trinidad. Smart diplomacy - building relationships across the board. The Indian diaspora in these regions is a huge asset too! 👍
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Kavya N
As someone from a small town in Karnataka, I appreciate how India respects indigenous communities like the Kalinago in Dominica. President Burton's story is truly inspiring - first woman, first indigenous leader. India's soft power diplomacy is working well! 🌺
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Suresh O
I've been to Dominica - it's a beautiful country with amazing eco-tourism potential. India could help them with renewable energy solutions and digital infrastructure. Good to see our foreign policy covering all regions, not just big powers. Well done MEA! 🇮🇳🌴
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