India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will be on an important official visit to three Caribbean countries. During his visit he will visit Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. This journey will start from May 2. The main objective of this visit is to take India’s bilateral relations with the Caribbean region to a new level.
First round of bilateral talks in Jamaica
The External Affairs Minister will reach Jamaica on the first leg of his visit. Here he will hold extensive discussions with the top leadership of Jamaica. The main agenda of the meeting will be to expand cooperation in areas like trade, economy and digital transformation. He will also meet people from the Indian community in Jamaica. India’s relations with Jamaica have always been cordial. This visit will further strengthen these relations.
Review of historical relations with Suriname
In the second leg of his visit, Dr. Jaishankar will go to Suriname. Suriname and India have deep historical and cultural ties. Here he will review the ongoing projects in sectors like agriculture, health and capacity building. New development partnerships will also be discussed in the meetings with the Suriname leadership.
Strategic discussions in Trinidad and Tobago
The Foreign Minister will reach Trinidad and Tobago on the last leg of the tour. Here he will discuss important regional and global issues like energy security and disaster management. Trinidad and Tobago is a major economic partner of India in the Caribbean region. The aim of the talks to be held here will be to increase bilateral trade and give a new direction to technical cooperation.
Communicate with the Indian community
This three-nation visit will prove to be a major step towards strengthening relations between India and the Caribbean community. During his visit, Dr. Jaishankar will interact with Indian expatriates living in every country. These migrants are not only ambassadors of India’s cultural heritage, but are also making significant contributions to the economy of these countries.
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