Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign and Human Mobility Affairs, during his official visit to the Latin American nation.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation across a range of sectors, including political, trade, pharmaceuticals, training and capacity building.
Both sides explored new avenues to deepen their bilateral engagement and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation between the diplomatic training institutions of India and Ecuador.
“Had a fruitful meeting with Gabriela Sommerfeld, Minister of Foreign and Human Mobility Affairs of Ecuador. Discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, including in political, trade, pharmaceuticals, training and capacity building and other areas of mutual priorities. Signed an MoU on cooperation between our diplomatic training institutions,” Margherita posted on X on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Margherita and Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld jointly inaugurated the resident Embassy of India in Ecuador’s capital, Quito.
The inauguration symbolised India’s growing commitment to strengthening its partnership with Ecuador and expanding its diplomatic presence in Latin America.
Taking to X, Margherita wrote, “Honoured and delighted to jointly inaugurate the resident Embassy of India in Quito with Gabriela Sommerfeld, Foreign Minister of Ecuador. This reflects India’s commitment to deepen its partnership with Ecuador and marks a new chapter in our bilateral relations.”
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During his visit, Margherita also held interactions with representatives from the Ecuadorian business community, where discussions centred on ways to boost bilateral trade and enhance business collaborations between the two nations.
“Happy to meet representatives from the Ecuadorian business community. Had a good discussion on strengthening engagements between business communities to deepen bilateral trade,” Margherita shared on X.
The Minister of State arrived in Quito on Tuesday for his first official visit to Ecuador. This visit marks the first leg of his tour to three countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region – Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba – from November 4 to 10.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs ahead of his departure, “This visit of MoS for External Affairs and Textiles is envisaged to continue the momentum of our political engagements with Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba, and boost India’s longstanding and friendly relations with these countries, reflecting mutual commitment to South-South cooperation and development.”
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