MoS Pabitra Margherita to Strengthen India-Central America Ties with Multi-Nation Tour

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize, and Dominica from May 8-15, 2026. In Costa Rica, he will represent India at the presidential inauguration of Laura Fernandez Delgado and discuss bilateral relations. The visit aims to review cooperation across various sectors and explore new areas of partnership with each nation. Margherita will also interact with the Indian diaspora and visit project sites supported by Indian grant assistance.

Key Points: MoS Margherita's Multi-Nation Tour to Central America, Caribbean

  • MoS Pabitra Margherita to visit Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize, and Dominica from May 8-15, 2026
  • He will represent India at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Laura Fernandez Delgado in San Jose
  • Visit includes meetings with senior dignitaries to review bilateral cooperation
  • This is the first Ministerial-level visit from India to Dominica since October 2018
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MoS Pabitra Margherita set for multi-nation tour of Central America and Caribbean

MoS Pabitra Margherita will visit Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize, and Dominica from May 8-15, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties and represent India at Costa Rica's presidential inauguration.

"The discussions are expected to cover the full range of bilateral relations and identify areas for further strengthening of the India-Costa Rica partnership - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, May 5

Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will embark on an official visit to the Republic of Costa Rica, the Republic of Honduras, Belize and the Commonwealth of Dominica, as per the Ministry of External Affairs.

Sharing the details in an official statement, the MEA said that MoS Margherita's visit will be from 8-15 May 2026.

In the Republic of Costa Rica, MoS Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Laura Fernandez Delgado on 8 May 2026 in San Jose. On the sidelines of the inauguration, he is also likely to meet with the other dignitaries of the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica. The discussions are expected to cover the full range of bilateral relations and identify areas for further strengthening of the India-Costa Rica partnership, the statement said.

In Honduras, the Minister is scheduled to hold meetings with senior dignitaries of the Government of the Republic of Honduras, including the Foreign Minister, to review the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation, according to the statement.

In Belize, MoS Margherita is expected to meet the dignitaries of the Government of Belize and to visit the sites of India's developmental initiatives.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, in the last leg of his visit to the Commonwealth of Dominica, Margherita is likely to meet the leadership of Dominica and discuss the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship. He will also visit project sites which are being implemented through grant assistance from India. This will be the first Ministerial-level visit from India to the country since October 2018.

During the visit, MoS Pabitra Margherita will also interact with members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally some attention to our diaspora there! I have friends in Guyana and Trinidad who feel India forgets them. Hope this visit strengthens people-to-people ties.
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Naveen S
Just a photo-op tour. Instead of flying ministers across the world, should focus on domestic issues like jobs and inflation. विकास पहले!
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Arjun K
Interesting that India is engaging with Belize and Dominica - not our usual partners. Could be a strategic move for UN votes and climate change issues. Smart diplomacy!
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Suresh O
MoS Margherita is from Assam - good to see Northeast India represented in foreign policy. These visits create goodwill and possibly trade opportunities for our tea and textiles.

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