New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday met Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Maria Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero in the national capital and held discussions on advancing the bilateral health cooperation between the two countries.
Sharing the details of the meeting in a post on X, the Union Minister said that they reflected on the strong partnership between India and Ecuador and discussed avenues to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector.
Met Mrs. Maria Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador, today at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi.
We reflected on the strong partnership between India and Ecuador and discussed avenues to further strengthen… pic.twitter.com/4xxxVZuJQ9
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— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) April 29, 2026
Hon’ble Union Minister of Health, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda held an insightful bilateral meeting with Mrs. Maria Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, Hon’ble Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of the Republic of Ecuador at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi.
They reflected upon the… pic.twitter.com/sfbsWwQDNJ
— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) April 29, 2026
Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar discussed with Ecuador Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero ways to deepen India’s cooperation with the South American country.
Jaishankar assured that India will closely cooperate in multilateral forums.
In a post on X, he said, “Pleased to welcome FM Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero of Ecuador, who is on her first visit to India. We discussed ways to deepen cooperation, including in trade, health, agriculture, digital and capacity building. Will cooperate closely in multilateral forums.”
He welcomed Ecuador’s decision to initiate the process for joining the India-led International Solar Alliance and the International Big Cat Alliance.
Welcome Ecuador’s decision to initiate the process for joining the India-led @isolaralliance, and @IBCA_official. Ecuador is already a member of @cdri_world. pic.twitter.com/kdBQ4ovCfr
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 29, 2026
He also noted, “The agreement on the funding for the implementation of Quick Impact Projects is a step forward in deepening our development partnership.”
The agreement on the funding for the implementation of Quick Impact Projects is a step forward in deepening our development partnership. pic.twitter.com/DSKTZWQZm1
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 29, 2026
Rosero arrived in New Delhi early on Wednesday morning for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Ecuador.
As New Delhi continues to deepen partnerships across fronts, EAM on Tuesday met Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the national capital and held discussions on key global issues, including UN reforms, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), artificial intelligence and the West Asia conflict.
He underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism that reflects contemporary global realities, particularly the concerns and aspirations of the Global South.
Jaishankar also expressed appreciation for Baerbock’s leadership and contributions in her current role at the UNGA. (ANI)