The First Indian PM to visit in 56 Years…
On Wednesday, 20 November 2024, PM Modi arrived in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit after attending the G20 Summit in Brazil.
Officials said President Irfan Ali and over a dozen cabinet ministers received the PM at the airport.
This is the first visit of an Indian prime minister to Guyana in the last 50 years.
PM Modi visited Guyana at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. He will remain in the country till November 21 (Thursday).
PM Modi will meet Ali and discuss the strategic direction of the unique relationship between the two countries.
He will also respect one of the oldest Indian diasporas, which migrated more than 185 years ago, and engage a fellow democracy with an address in Guyana's parliament.
According to the MEA, there are around 3,20,000 people of Indian origin in Guyana.
PM Modi will also join leaders from the Caribbean partner countries for the second India-CARICOM Summit.
The PM has been on a three-nation visit that included a trip to Nigeria. He held bilateral talks with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and interacted with the Indian community.
PM Modi was also honored with the country's national award -- the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger. It was the 17th international award conferred on PM Modi by a country.
PM Modi's visit to Nigeria was the first trip to the West African country by an Indian prime minister in 17 years.
From Nigeria, PM Modi traveled to Brazil to attend the G20 Summit.
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