Georgetown (Guyana): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a big step towards strengthening ties with Caribbean countries during his visit to Guyana. PM Modi emphasized on various sectors like trade, technology and tourism during the second India-CARICOM summit in George Town. He proposed seven key points to strengthen ties between India and CARICOM during talks with Caribbean countries on Wednesday.
When PM Modi arrived in Guyana on Wednesday, it was marked as the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 50 years. They discussed ways to strengthen ties in areas such as economic cooperation, agriculture and food security, health and pharmaceuticals, and science and innovation. Caribbean countries also agreed on this.
Proposal for an online portal to connect countries
PM Modi said at the India-CARICOM Summit, “An online portal will be created to connect the private sector and stakeholders from all countries to promote the five ‘Ts’ – trade, technology, tourism, talent and tradition.” Modi said, “India is moving forward in the SME (small and medium enterprise) sector. During the India-CARICOM meeting last year, we announced a grant of US$ 1 million. Now we should focus on its implementation (Caribbean Community and Common Market) is a regional grouping. CARICOM heads of government and Prime Minister Modi last met on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2019. were, where they discussed ways to cooperate in renewable energy and climate change through a US$ 150 million line of credit with India.
PM Modi was warmly welcomed in the Caribbean country
When PM Modi landed on the soil of Guyana, President Irfan Ali, his counterpart Mark Anthony Phillips and more than 12 cabinet ministers came to welcome him at the airport. President Irfan Ali along with his entire cabinet welcomed him. At the hotel, he met the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dicken Mitchell, and the Prime Minister of Barbados, MA Motley. On his arrival here, Prime Minister Modi said in a post on ‘X’, “My welcome to Guyana will always remain in my memories. I was very pleased to meet the Prime Minister of Grenada, Deacon Mitchell, and the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amour Motley, and the Cabinet Ministers of Guyana. (Language)
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