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November 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from Guyana, concluding historic three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation tour, departing from Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday (local time) for Delhi. The visit marked the final leg of a significant journey that began in Nigeria, continued in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluded with a historic State visit to Guyana. This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years. During his time in Guyana, PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, engaging w...

November 22, 2024 8:46 AM

PM Modi highlights cultural, culinary, and cricket bonds between India and Guyana during historic visit

Addressing the Indian community in Georgetown, Guyana on Thursday (local time), Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the shared bonds between India and Guyana, specifically emphasising culture, cuisine, and cricket. He said, "Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply - culture, cuisine and cricket." He elaborated on the strong connection the two nations share over cricket, saying, "The love for cricket also binds our nations strongly. It is not just a sport but a way of l...

November 21, 2024 11:46 AM

PM Modi proposes seven-pillar cooperation framework at India-CARICOM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined seven key pillars of cooperation between India and Caribbean nations as he participated in the India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. He proposed that the acronym "CARICOM," which stands for Caribbean Community, could be reinterpreted as a framework for a seven-pillar program aimed at deepening collaboration between India and the Caribbean countries. CARICOM - The 7 pillars of cooperation “C” stands for Capacity Building. PM Modi ann...