04.06.2025: Governor welcomes the President of the Republic of Paraguay Santiago Pena Palacios in Raj Bhavan, Mumbai

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 “food basket of Latin America,” the President emphasized that his country has much to offer and is keen to build strong partnerships with India. He noted that the two nations share many common values and interests, forming a solid foundation for enhanced cooperation across multiple sectors. 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, Maj Gen Bikramdeep Singh, Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi and invitees were present.