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Zawya
7 days ago
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Visit of Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles [MoS (PM)] to Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa
Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles [Mos (PM)] will pay an official visit to the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho from 18-22 July 2025 and to the Republic of South Africa from 23-25 July 2025. 2. During his visit to Eswatini, MoS (PM) is scheduled to pay courtesy call on His Majesty King Mswati III and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini. He is expected to hold meeting with Foreign Minister of Eswatini to discuss matters of mutual interest and to review the progress of bilateral relations. The visit will focus on strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade&investment, capacity building, development partnership and people-to-people exchanges. MoS (PM) will also engage with the Indian diaspora and participate in events highlighting India's development partnership initiatives in Eswatini. This visit is expected to further enhance the longstanding and friendly relations between India and the Kingdom of Eswatini. 3. In the Kingdom of Lesotho, MoS (PM) is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on His Majesty King Letsie III, and the Right Honourable Mr. Samuel Matekane, Prime Minister of Kingdom of Lesotho. MoS will also have bilateral meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations. He is expected to meet the Minister of Information, Communications, Science, Technology&Innovation, the Minister of Education&Training, and the Minister of Labour and Employment in Maseru. This Ministerial visit to Kingdom of Lesotho is being undertaken after a gap of 10 years following the first-ever Ministerial visit from India to Lesotho by Hon'ble Minister of State (IC) Culture, Tourism&MoS for Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, on 9 July 2015 as Special Envoy of Hon'ble Prime Minister to deliver invitations for the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit to the leadership of the Government of Lesotho. 4. In South Africa, MoS (PM) will lead a delegation to participate in the upcoming G-20 Development Ministerial Meetings (DMM) on 24-25 July 2025 in Skukuza, South Africa and is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with the South African Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon'ble Ms. Maropene Lydia Ramokgopa and other Ministers responsible for Development and Heads of Delegations of other G20 Members, invited countries and International Organizations participating in the DMM. 5. MoS (PM) is also expected to have bilateral engagements and interactions with prominent leaders of businesses and members of the Indian community in Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs - Government of India.
Malaysia Sun
15-07-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
MoS Margherita emphasises need for early completion of review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, during his recent Malaysia visit, emphasised the need for early completion of the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and underlined development partnerships in digital, maritime, health and innovation, as per a statement from the MEA. Minister Pabitra Margherita led the delegation at the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AIFMM), 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting (EAS FMM) and 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum on July 10-11, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In his remarks at the AIFMM on July 10, MoS Margherita extended India's continued support to Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN and reiterated India's support for ASEAN unity and centrality. Further, MoS Margherita appreciated progress in the implementation of the 10 Point proposal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit in Lao PDR in 2024 to further strengthen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and shared the initiatives taken this year under the India -ASEAN Year of Tourism. 'He emphasised the need for early completion of the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and underlined development partnerships in digital, maritime, health and innovation,' Ministry of External Affairs said in the statement Monday. At the 15th EAS FMM on July 11, 2025, MoS Margherita underlined India's contribution towards strengthening the Leaders-led EAS platform as the EAS mechanism completes 20 years and exchanged views on the current regional and international developments. Preparations for the upcoming 20th EAS Summit, scheduled in October 2025, were also discussed. At the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held on July 11, MoS Margherita participated in a constructive exchange of views on pressing international and regional developments, and deliberated on the future trajectory of the ARF process. He underscored India's deep concerns over the persistent threat posed by Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism, particularly in the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam in the Indian UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister reaffirmed India's resolute commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He commended the ASEAN-led mechanisms, including the emerging regional security architecture, as an important platform for candid discussions and collective efforts to address the challenges in the region. Minister Margherita also held bilateral meetings with the Secretary General of ASEAN and the Foreign Ministers of Cambodia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related meetings. (ANI)
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
MoS Margherita emphasises need for early completion of review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, during his recent Malaysia visit, emphasised the need for early completion of the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and underlined development partnerships in digital, maritime, health and innovation, as per a statement from the MEA. Minister Pabitra Margherita led the delegation at the ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AIFMM), 15th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting (EAS FMM) and 32nd ASEAN Regional Forum on July 10-11, 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In his remarks at the AIFMM on July 10, MoS Margherita extended India's continued support to Malaysia's chairmanship of ASEAN and reiterated India's support for ASEAN unity and centrality. Further, MoS Margherita appreciated progress in the implementation of the 10 Point proposal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit in Lao PDR in 2024 to further strengthen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and shared the initiatives taken this year under the India -ASEAN Year of Tourism. 'He emphasised the need for early completion of the review of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and underlined development partnerships in digital, maritime, health and innovation,' Ministry of External Affairs said in the statement Monday. At the 15th EAS FMM on July 11, 2025, MoS Margherita underlined India's contribution towards strengthening the Leaders-led EAS platform as the EAS mechanism completes 20 years and exchanged views on the current regional and international developments. Preparations for the upcoming 20th EAS Summit, scheduled in October 2025, were also discussed. At the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held on July 11, MoS Margherita participated in a constructive exchange of views on pressing international and regional developments, and deliberated on the future trajectory of the ARF process. He underscored India's deep concerns over the persistent threat posed by Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism, particularly in the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam in the Indian UT of Jammu and Kashmir. The Minister reaffirmed India's resolute commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He commended the ASEAN-led mechanisms, including the emerging regional security architecture, as an important platform for candid discussions and collective efforts to address the challenges in the region. Minister Margherita also held bilateral meetings with the Secretary General of ASEAN and the Foreign Ministers of Cambodia, the Philippines, and Timor Leste, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-related meetings. (ANI)
Malaysia Sun
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysia Sun
'21st century is for India and ASEAN countries': MoS Margherita reiterates PM Modi's vision during Foreign Ministers' Meet
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 13 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita delivered an inspiring speech during the ASEAN-India Foreign Minister's Meeting in Malaysia, affirming the strength of ties between India and the ASEAN countries. In a significant announcement, he mentioned that with support from ASEAN partners, 100 per cent implementation of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action 2021-2025 was achieved. In his opening remarks delivered at the Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 10, he thanked Theresa Lazaro, for her leadership in facilitating deeper ASEAN-India cooperation as the Country Coordinator. He congratulated Malaysia for the Chairmanship of ASEAN and extended full support for successful Chairmanship. He also thanked Malaysia for the warm welcome and hospitality to the Indian delegation. In his remarks, he said, 'We convey our deepest appreciation to Lao PDR for their successful Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2024. I cordially welcome Timor Leste to this meeting and welcome the decision of ASEAN to have Timor-Leste as the 11th Member of ASEAN in October 2025. India will continue to support Timor Leste.' He complimented ASEAN on the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community. 'Adoption of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN Community Vision 2045, at the recently held ASEAN Summit, is indeed significant', MoS Margherita added. Speaking about the depth of ties, he underscored, 'India and ASEAN share civilisational bonds. For India, ASEAN is the cornerstone of its Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific vision. India firmly supports ASEAN Unity and ASEAN Centrality. The synergy between ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) augurs well for our region.' 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended 11 ASEAN-India Summits so far. At the last ASEAN-India Summit last year in Vientiane, Hon'ble Prime Minister said: 'The 21st century is the Asian Century, a century for India and ASEAN countries.' Together, we can make that a reality. Last year, Hon'ble Prime Minister announced a 10-point plan for strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which we are implementing', MoS Margherita said. 'Our partnership is thriving on strong people-to-people linkages. The priority India attaches to ASEAN led mechanisms is reflected in increasing practical cooperation across political-security, economic and socio-cultural domains. With support from our ASEAN partners, we achieved 100 per cent implementation of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action 2021-2025', he highlighted. In his concluding remarks, he had extended deep appreciation to all ASEAN Foreign Ministers for special efforts towards strengthening ASEAN-India relations through substantive and tangible cooperation. MoS visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the invitation of the current ASEAN Chair, Malaysia, where he participated in the Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN framework in the format of ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). (ANI)
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
'21st century is for India and ASEAN countries': MoS Margherita reiterates PM Modi's vision during Foreign Ministers' Meet
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], July 13 (ANI): Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita delivered an inspiring speech during the ASEAN-India Foreign Minister's Meeting in Malaysia, affirming the strength of ties between India and the ASEAN countries. In a significant announcement, he mentioned that with support from ASEAN partners, 100 per cent implementation of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action 2021-2025 was achieved. In his opening remarks delivered at the Foreign Ministers' Meeting on July 10, he thanked Theresa Lazaro, for her leadership in facilitating deeper ASEAN-India cooperation as the Country Coordinator. He congratulated Malaysia for the Chairmanship of ASEAN and extended full support for successful Chairmanship. He also thanked Malaysia for the warm welcome and hospitality to the Indian delegation. In his remarks, he said, 'We convey our deepest appreciation to Lao PDR for their successful Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2024. I cordially welcome Timor Leste to this meeting and welcome the decision of ASEAN to have Timor-Leste as the 11th Member of ASEAN in October 2025. India will continue to support Timor Leste.' He complimented ASEAN on the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN Community. 'Adoption of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN Community Vision 2045, at the recently held ASEAN Summit, is indeed significant', MoS Margherita added. Speaking about the depth of ties, he underscored, 'India and ASEAN share civilisational bonds. For India, ASEAN is the cornerstone of its Act East Policy and the Indo-Pacific vision. India firmly supports ASEAN Unity and ASEAN Centrality. The synergy between ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) and India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) augurs well for our region.' 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended 11 ASEAN-India Summits so far. At the last ASEAN-India Summit last year in Vientiane, Hon'ble Prime Minister said: 'The 21st century is the Asian Century, a century for India and ASEAN countries.' Together, we can make that a reality. Last year, Hon'ble Prime Minister announced a 10-point plan for strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership which we are implementing', MoS Margherita said. 'Our partnership is thriving on strong people-to-people linkages. The priority India attaches to ASEAN led mechanisms is reflected in increasing practical cooperation across political-security, economic and socio-cultural domains. With support from our ASEAN partners, we achieved 100 per cent implementation of the ASEAN-India Plan of Action 2021-2025', he highlighted. In his concluding remarks, he had extended deep appreciation to all ASEAN Foreign Ministers for special efforts towards strengthening ASEAN-India relations through substantive and tangible cooperation. MoS visited Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at the invitation of the current ASEAN Chair, Malaysia, where he participated in the Foreign Ministers' Meetings under the ASEAN framework in the format of ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). (ANI)
