PANAMA CITY/NEW DELHI, May 1:Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi, who is on an official visit to Panama, interacted with the Indian community in the country’s capital and also visited a Hindu temple and participated in a garba dance there.
In tweets, MoS Lekhi said the Indian community in Panama plays a significant role in the Panamanian society and economy. There are around 14,000 Indians living in the Latin America and Caribbean country.
Delighted to meet & interact with the Indian community in Panama. Thanked Minister of Government Ms. Janaina Tewaney Mencomo @JanainaGob, who is of Indian origin for joining. Indian community in Panama has & continues to play a significant role in the Panamanian society & economy.
On her visit to the Hindu temple, she said: ?Had a warm welcome at the Hindu Temple in Panama. Honored to be the first Minister to visit the temple, built in 1979. Planted a sapling in the vicinity of the temple.
Glad that Indian community which came to Panama several decades ago, have maintained their ethos & culture. Shared some wonderful moments with the ladies at the Hindu Temple and joined them in a traditional Garba performance. She also participated in an International Day of Yoga event there.
Great start to the day with a curtain raiser event for InternationalDayofYoga2022 at Cinta Costera, Panama City. Thanks to Culture Minister @gisygonzalez & Vice Ministers of Foreign Affairs for joining. Delighted to see the enthusiasm of local yoga enthusiasts. 52 days to go #IDY2022.
On Saturday, she held talks with the Foreign Minister of Panama, Erika Mouynes and Minister of Culture, Giselle Gonzalez Villarue. She also visited the Panama Canal. (UNI)
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