Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Pabitra Margherita to Visit Vietnam, Laos and Palau
Pabitra Margherita is an Indian minister who will travel to three countries.
He will visit Vietnam on August 26 and 27.
He will then visit Laos on August 28 and 29.
In Laos, India will mark 70 years of diplomatic relations.
He will discuss cooperation projects and shared heritage with Lao officials.
On September 1 and 2, he will travel to Palau.
There, he will attend a meeting connected to the Pacific Islands Forum.
The trip is meant to build stronger relationships between India and countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will visit Vietnam, Laos and Palau from August 26 to September 2.
In Vietnam, he will meet senior government leaders and review progress in bilateral relations elevated to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
His Laos visit will mark 70 years of India-Laos diplomatic relations and include discussions on cooperation projects and shared heritage preservation.
In Palau, Margherita will attend the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting with Dialogue Partners on September 1-2.
The visit is intended to strengthen India’s ties with ASEAN, the Pacific Islands Forum and Pacific Island countries.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.
- What
- An official visit to Vietnam, Laos and Palau, including diplomatic meetings and participation in a Pacific Islands Forum meeting.
- When
- August 26 to September 2; Vietnam on August 26-27, Laos on August 28-29, and Palau on September 1-2.
- Where
- Vietnam, Laos and Palau.
- Why
- To review and advance bilateral cooperation, mark 70 years of India-Laos diplomatic relations, and strengthen India’s partnerships with ASEAN and Pacific Island countries.
- Visitor
- Pabitra Margherita, India’s Union Minister of State for External Affairs
- Overall dates
- August 26 to September 2
- Vietnam schedule
- August 26-27
- Laos schedule
- August 28-29
- Palau schedule
- September 1-2
- Key forum
- Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting with Dialogue Partners
- Diplomatic milestone
- 70 years of India-Laos diplomatic relations