Port Vila, April 25 -- In a significant expansion of India's "Act East" policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, concluded a four-day diplomatic mission to the Pacific Island nations of Vanuatu and Tuvalu this week.

The visit, spanning April 22 to 25, 2026, reinforced India's role as a "trusted development partner" in the region, delivering tangible support ranging from sea ambulances to advanced IT infrastructure.

According to the MEA, arriving in Port Vila on April 22, the Minister's visit focused on the pillars of digital empowerment and healthcare.

Margherita visited the India-supported Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CeIT), where he announced additional IT hardware and ...