Union Minister Pabitra Margherita represented India at the inauguration of Bolivia’s new President, Rodrigo Paz Pereira. He also inaugurated the India House in La Paz and held talks to boost bilateral trade in key sectors like minerals and textiles.
India’s MoS Attends Bolivian Presidential Inauguration
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Bolivia’s newly elected President, Rodrigo Paz Pereira and underscored India’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the country.
In a post on X, he said, “Represented India at the Inauguration Ceremony of H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira @Rodrigo_PazP as President of Bolivia. Met President Paz Pereira and conveyed greetings from Hon’ble Rashtrapati Ji and Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. India remains committed to strengthening its partnership with Bolivia and working together on shared interests.” Represented India at the Inauguration Ceremony of H.E. Mr. Rodrigo Paz Pereira @Rodrigo_PazP as President of Bolivia. Met President Paz Pereira and conveyed greetings from Hon’ble Rashtrapati Ji and Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. India remains committed to strengthening… pic.twitter.com/YJHPzi90Pa — Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP) November 9, 2025
As per Anadolu Agency (AA), Rodrigo Paz, a centre-right candidate who won Bolivia’s presidential elections, was sworn in before the parliament on Saturday to serve as the President for the 2025-2030 term.
New India House in La Paz Inaugurated
MoS Pabitra Margherita, during his visit to Bolivia, also inaugurated the India House in La Paz. Taking it to X, the MoS said, “Glad to inaugurate India House in La Paz, the official residence of the Indian Ambassador. It was a pleasure meeting friends of India and local dignitaries at the newly inaugurated residence. This marks a new chapter in India-Bolivia relations, further strengthening our friendship and bilateral ties.” Glad to inaugurate India House in La Paz, the official residence of the Indian Ambassador. It was a pleasure meeting friends of India and local dignitaries at the newly inaugurated residence. This marks a new chapter in India–Bolivia relations, further strengthening our… pic.twitter.com/IqXZ8ayUwc — Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP) November 9, 2025
Engagements to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Interaction with ITEC Alumni
He also interacted with the ITEC alumni in Bolivia and wrote on X, “Participants shared their valuable experiences from training programmes in India. Pleased to see the positive impact of India’s development partnership on Bolivian professionals.” Happy to interact with the ITEC Alumni in Bolivia. Participants shared their valuable experiences from training programmes in India. Pleased to see the positive impact of India’s development partnership on Bolivian professionals.@PMOIndia @MEAIndia pic.twitter.com/CRuqJOegZk — Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP) November 8, 2025
Engagement with Indian Community and Cultural Groups
On Saturday, MoS Margherita interacted with the members of the Indian community and Bolivian cultural groups. “Met members of the Indian community and Bolivian cultural groups devoted to Indian music, dance, and yoga. Conveyed my best wishes for their progress and wellbeing, and appreciated their efforts in promoting India’s values and traditions in Bolivia. Their goodwill and dedication, along with the vibrant initiatives of @IndiainBolivia, strengthen our friendship and people to people ties,” he said. Met members of the Indian community and Bolivian cultural groups devoted to Indian music, dance, and yoga. Conveyed my best wishes for their progress and wellbeing, and appreciated their efforts in promoting India’s values and traditions in Bolivia. Their goodwill and… pic.twitter.com/u3DyiDdXIu — Pabitra Margherita (@PmargheritaBJP) November 8, 2025
Boosting Bilateral Trade and Investment
During his visit, he also met representatives of Bolivian business associations and entrepreneurs and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral trade and investment, particularly in the minerals, textiles, tourism, and pharmaceuticals sectors.
‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ Initiative
Earlier, MoS Margherita also planted a tree as a part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ initiative at Mallasa Park in La Paz, Bolivia honouring mothers and Mother Earth. (ANI)
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