Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis extended a warm welcome to the President of Paraguay, Mr. Santiago Peña, during his visit to Mumbai and the state of Maharashtra on Wednesday.
In a tweet, Fadnavis expressed his pleasure in meeting the visiting dignitary and emphasised the importance of fostering stronger ties between Maharashtra and Paraguay.
“It was a great honour to meet and welcome the Hon President of Paraguay, Mr Santiago Peña, to Mumbai & the State of Maharashtra! It was a pleasure interacting with him. Our enriching dialogue explored promising avenues for collaboration between Maharashtra and Paraguay,” Fadnavis tweeted.
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He also referenced Peña's recent meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a positive step towards building a resilient and enduring partnership between the two nations. “His recent meeting with Hon PM Narendra Modi ji makes us look forward to a resilient and enduring partnership between our two nations! Wishing you a wonderful stay in Mumbai, Hon President Sir!” Fadnavis added.
The CM also shared photos and a video from the occasion, where multiple dignitaries were present to greet the visiting President. President Santiago Peña’s Official Visit to India.
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President Santiago Peña Palacios is currently on a three-day state visit to India from June 2–4, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks his first-ever visit to India, and only the second time a Paraguay President has visited the country.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Peña is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers, senior officials, and business representatives, according to the news agency PTI. The visit was to review bilateral relations and identify new areas for strategic cooperation.
During the visit, President Peña will meet with Indian political leaders, industrialists, startups, tech innovators, and members of the business community. India and Paraguay share growing economic ties, especially in sectors like automobiles and pharmaceuticals, where Indian companies have a presence in Paraguay. Similarly, Paraguayan firms, mainly through joint ventures, are operating in India.
India and Paraguay established diplomatic relations on September 13, 1961, and have since maintained warm and friendly relations.
