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'Statement Of Solidarity': External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Unveils Gandhi's Statue In Paraguay

The External Affairs Minister paid a visit to the historic Casa de la Independencia, where Paraguay's independence struggle began over two centuries ago.

Minister Of Foreign Affairs Jaishankar, on his first official tour to South America, erected a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Paraguay on Sunday and praised the Asuncion Municipality for locating it on the city's famed shoreline, news agency ANI reported.

Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar stated: "Appreciate Asuncion Municipality's decision to locate it at the prominent waterfront of the city. This is a statement of solidarity that was so strongly expressed during the Covid pandemic."

Furthermore, the External Affairs Minister paid a visit to the historic Casa de la Independencia, where Paraguay's independence struggle began over two centuries ago.

Praising the relation between two nations, EAM stated: "Visited the historic Casa de la Independencia, from where Paraguay's Independence movement started more than two centuries ago. A fitting testament to our common struggle and our growing relationship."

S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, is in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina from August 22 to 27. In addition to bilateral meetings with his colleagues, the External Affairs Minister will meet with the senior leaders of all three nations during his tour.

In Paraguay, EAM will also inaugurate the newly opened Indian Embassy, which will begin operations in January 2022.

Jaishankar met with Latin American and Caribbean ambassadors in New Delhi on Friday, ahead of his travel to the region.

The Minister thanked the Ambassadors for their thoughts and insights into developing mutual ties and collaboration, and expressed optimism about the prospects for increased cooperation between India and the South American and Caribbean countries.

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