New Delhi: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held trade-related talks with Paulson Panapa, Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour, and Trade of Tuvalu.
He on Friday reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Tuvalu in its development journey.
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Margherita also called on Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, GCMG, Governor-General of Tuvalu.
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He additionally held discussions with Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Maina Vakafua Talia, focusing on expanding collaboration.
“Happy to meet Tuvalu’s Minister for Home, Climate Change, and Environment, Hon. Dr. Maina Vakafua Talia. Exchanged views on strengthening cooperation on climate resilience, disaster preparedness, sustainable development and capacity building.”
Margherita is on her first official visit to Tuvalu.
Margherita said, “Arrived in Funafuti on my first official visit to Tuvalu. Looking forward to productive engagements to further strengthen our longstanding friendship and partnership.”
Margherita is in Tuvalu “for a two-day visit, where he will engage in bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and other dignitaries of the country,” a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs.
He is also expected to review ongoing development assistance projects being implemented under the Grants in Aid program of India.
The MEA noted that his visits to Republic of Vanuatu and Tuvalu reflect India’s continued commitment to enhancing political and developmental cooperation with Pacific Island countries.
The outreach follows the 3rd Summit of the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) held in May 2023 in Port Moresby, which marked a key step in strengthening India’s engagement with the region.
(DD News)
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