Montevideo, March 1 -- Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Saturday paid a floral tribute to the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Uruguay and interacted with the Indian diaspora there.

Margherita said he was honoured to strengthen India-Uruguay relations this way.

In a post on X, he said, "Paid a floral tribute at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Montevideo, Uruguay, and also interacted with the Indian community. Honored to uphold the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and strengthen the bonds of friendship between India and Uruguay."

Earlier in the day, he also met Minister of Industry, Energy, and Mining of Uruguay (designate), Fernanda Cardona in Montevideo.

He said the two discussed issues of mutual interest.

"Pleased ...