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PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Guyana for warm welcome
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Guyana for their spirited welcome as he arrived in Georgetown for the final leg of his three-nation visit.
Taking to X, PM Modi said, "A heartfelt thank you to the Indian community in Guyana for their warm and spirited welcome. They have shown that distance is never a barrier to staying connected to one's roots. Glad to see the community making a mark here across different sectors."
Along with this, leaders from several nations also welcomed the Prime Minister on his arrival at the hotel, where he was handed a 'Key to the City of Georgetown' as a symbol of close bilateral relations.
Sharing details, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, "On his arrival at the hotel, PM Narendra Modi received a special welcome by President Mohamed Irfaan of Guyana, PM Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, PM Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados & several Cabinet Ministers of Guyana. PM was handed over the 'Key to the City of Georgetown' by the Mayor of Georgetown, as a testament to the close India-Guyana ties."
This historic visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in 56 years, following the trip by Indira Gandhi in 1968.
The significance of PM Modi's visit is profound for the Indian-origin citizens in Guyana. During his stay, the Prime Minister will co-lead the second India-CARICOM Summit alongside Grenada's Prime Minister, currently the Chairman of CARICOM, engaging with key CARICOM leaders.
Moreover, PM Modi will conduct delegation-level discussions with President Irfaan Ali, addressing the National Assembly of Guyana to explore innovative pathways for collaboration, in efforts to reinforce India-Guyana relations and regional partnerships.
PM Modi's arrival in Guyana follows his earlier participation in the G20 summit in Brazil, where he highlighted India's pivotal role in addressing global issues such as hunger and poverty and engaged in bilateral talks with Australia.
