What happened?
H.E. Mr. Santiago Peña Palacios, the President of Paraguay, will pay a State Visit to India from June 02 to 04, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, and business representatives. This will be the first visit by President Peña to India and only the second visit by a President of Paraguay. During the visit, President Peña will hold talks with Prime Minister Modi to review bilateral relations, meet with President Droupadi Murmu, and also visit Mumbai to engage with political leadership, business, and industry representatives, startups, innovators, and tech leaders.
Why it matters to India
This State Visit provides a significant opportunity for India to comprehensively review and strengthen its warm and friendly ties with Paraguay, an important trading partner in the Latin American region. Discussions will cover trade, agriculture, health, pharmaceuticals, and information technology, promoting economic cooperation and investment. Both countries share common views on international issues such as UN reforms, climate change, renewable energy, and combating terrorism, which can lead to enhanced diplomatic collaboration on global platforms.