New Delhi, November 1: Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will undertake an official visit to Spain from November 3 to 5. During the visit, he will participate in the 30th Ibero-American Conference, where India will join as an Associate Observer.
The conference currently comprises 54 countries, including 22 member states, 12 Associate Observer countries and 20 Consultative Observer countries.
Of the 22 member states, 19 are from Latin America, while the three European members are Spain, Portugal and Andorra.
Margherita’s visit is expected to be an important milestone in the ongoing India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence. The initiative reflects the growing engagement between the two countries in the fields of culture, tourism and emerging technologies.
During his stay, the Minister of State will hold bilateral meetings with representatives of several countries. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Margherita is also scheduled to interact with members of the Indian diaspora in Madrid.
India’s participation as an Associate Observer at the conference is expected to provide an opportunity to strengthen its engagement with the participating countries and deepen diplomatic and cultural ties.
