- First visit of the Indian prime minister to a South American country in 56 years
- The Prime Minister will address a special meeting of the Parliament of Guyana today
Prime Minister Modi’s Foreign Visit Update, (Aaj Samaj), Georgetown, Guyana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation tour. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American country in 56 years. Guyana’s President Mohammed Irfan Ali and more than a dozen cabinet ministers warmly welcomed Modi at the airport in the capital, Georgetown. Both leaders greeted each other with a hug. We inform you that the Prime Minister arrived in Guyana at the invitation of President Irfan Ali.
guard of honor given
Guard of honor was handed over to Prime Minister Modi in Georgetown. Today he will address a special session of the Guyana Parliament. Prime Minister Modi will also participate in the second India-CARICOM summit with leaders of Caribbean partner countries. President Irfan Ali’s invitation to the Prime Minister to his country reflects the strengthening of relations between India and Guyana. The Ministry of External Affairs has noted the rise in participation, citing President Ali’s role as chief guest at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in January 2023.
India and Guyana share a long-term development partnership
India and Guyana share a long-term development partnership in various sectors including health, connectivity, renewable energy and defence. Recent initiatives include the delivery of a yacht built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, the provision of two HAL 228 aircraft under a line of credit, solar lighting for 30,000 indigenous families and the deployment of 800 Guyanese professionals to India under the ITEC. Training program included.
There are many opportunities for cooperation in various fields.
Recognized as the world’s fastest growing economy, Guyana has opportunities for collaboration in the fields of hydrocarbons, healthcare, education and defence. During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold delegation-level talks with President Ali to explore these possibilities and enhance bilateral cooperation.
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