Paraguay President’s first State Visit
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What happened
- President Santiago Peña of Paraguay paid a State Visit to India from 2 to 4 June 2025, his first, marking 64 years of diplomatic relations established in 1961 [MEA].
- He condemned the Pahalgam attack and recognised India’s legitimate right to self-defence; Paraguay backed India on counter-terrorism forums including the CCIT at the UN [MEA].
Background
- Talks covered trade, pharmaceuticals, defence, mining, agriculture, digital and space [MEA].
Why it matters
- Latin American support after Pahalgam mattered to India’s diplomatic outreach, and Paraguay said it in a joint statement.
How to use this in Mains
- As per MEA (2025-06-04): president Santiago Peña of Paraguay paid a State Visit to India from 2 to 4 June 2025, his first, marking 64 years of diplomatic relations established in 1961.
- Latin American support after Pahalgam mattered to India's diplomatic outreach, and Paraguay said it in a joint statement.
Quotable data pointPresident Santiago Peña of Paraguay paid a State Visit to India from 2 to 4 June 2025, his first, marking 64 years of diplomatic relations established in 1961.
MEA: India-Paraguay Joint Statement, 4 Jun 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: CCIT (Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism) at the UN. · Mains: India and Latin America.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
India and Paraguay established diplomatic relations in
Answer (b) & explanation
MEA release.
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Official source: MEA: India-Paraguay Joint Statement, 4 Jun 2025
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