Pabitra Marherita to Visit Four Nations in Latin America and Caribbean from May 8
New Delhi, May 4: Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to four countries — Costa Rica, Honduras, Belize and Dominica — from May 8 to 15, 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday.
According to the MEA, Margherita will begin his visit in Costa Rica, where he will represent India at the presidential inauguration of Laura Fernandez Delgado on May 8 in San José.
On the sidelines of the event, he is expected to hold meetings with senior Costa Rican officials, with discussions likely to focus on expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening diplomatic ties.
In Honduras, the minister is scheduled to meet senior government representatives, including the foreign minister, to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore areas of cooperation.
During his visit to Belize, Margherita will interact with local authorities and visit sites linked to India-supported development initiatives.
The final leg of the tour will take place in Dominica, where he is expected to engage with the country’s leadership and review bilateral ties. He will also visit project sites implemented through India’s grant assistance programmes.
The visit to Dominica will mark the first ministerial-level engagement from India since 2018. Margherita is also expected to interact with members of the Indian diaspora during his stay.
The visit follows his recent trip to Pacific island nations Vanuatu and Tuvalu in April, where India extended assistance under development and healthcare initiatives, including support for cultural preservation projects and medical outreach programmes.
The multi-nation visit is aimed at strengthening India’s engagement with Central American and Caribbean countries, with a focus on diplomatic ties, development cooperation and people-to-people connections.
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Such outreach reflects India’s expanding diplomatic footprint beyond traditional regions. Sustained engagement with smaller nations is increasingly becoming a key element of foreign policy strategy.