Guyana President Irfaan Ali

November 21, 2024 1:57 AM

PM Modi calls his Guyana visit “significant milestone,” recalls age-old ties between two nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Guyana as a "significant milestone" in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. His trip marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Guyana in 56 years. PM Modi, who was warmly welcomed by Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali, took the opportunity to reflect on his personal connection to the country, having previously visited 24 years ago as an ordinary citizen. Addressing a joint press conference with...

President Irfaan Ali welcomes India’s commitment to Guyana’s sugar industry

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali has expressed profound gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit, which marks a historic moment as the first Indian PM to visit the country in 56 years. During a press meeting, President Ali highlighted the fruitful discussions between the two leaders, which focused on deepening bilateral relations and addressing regional and global concerns. "We are very grateful and humbled by your visit here in Guyana," said President Ali. "Our discussions...