04.06.2025: Paraguay President calls for international cooperation to fight drug mafia in Latin America

Publish Date: June 4, 2025

04.06.2025: Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan welcomed the President of the Republic of Paraguay Santiago Pena Palacios upon his arrival in Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on his first State Visit to Maharashtra. President Santiago Peña who is on a 3 day visit to India, expressed his deep admiration for all that he has witnessed during his visit to India. He expressed hope that India, as the world’s fourth-largest economy, will play an even more significant role on the global stage in the years ahead. Highlighting Paraguay’s strengths as the

Paraguay President calls for international cooperation to fight drug mafia in Latin America

Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan hosted a reception in honour of the President of the Republic of Paraguay Santiago Peña Palacios upon his arrival in Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on his first State Visit to Maharashtra on Wed (4 Jun).
President Santiago Peña who is on a 3 day visit to India, expressed his deep admiration for all that he has witnessed during his visit to India.

He expressed hope that India, as the world’s fourth-largest economy and largest democracy, will play an even more significant role on the global stage in the years ahead.

Highlighting Paraguay’s strengths as the ‘food basket of Latin America’, the President emphasized that his country has much to offer and is keen to build strong partnerships with India in the areas of agriculture, green energy, etc.

The President noted that the two nations share many common values and interests, forming a solid foundation for enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors.

The Paraguayan President said Paraguay is not involved in any war or conflict . He told the Governor that Latin America is suffering from organised crime and drug trafficking. He said Latin America is a large producer of drugs although Europe is the consumer. He called for international cooperation to fight the menace of the drug mafia.

President Santiago Pena said in the year 1955, during a session of the United Nations General Assembly, Paraguay had paid a special tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, recognizing his philosophy of non-violence (Ahimsa) and his immense contribution to the global struggle for peace and justice.

The President of Paraguay was accompanied by Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, Ambassador of Paraguay in India Fleming Raul Duarte Ramos, National Senator of Paraguay Natalicio Chase, Member of Parliament Miguel del Puerto, Governor of the Department of Amambay Juan Acosta and other representatives.

The Governor hosted a State Banquet in honour of the Paraguayan President and his delegation. Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council Ram Shinde, Minister of Protocol Jaykumar Rawal, Chief of Staff, M G & G area Maj Gen Bikramdeep Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Area Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi and invitees were present.