Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a comprehensive suite of initiatives to bolster ties between India and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) during the Caricom-India Summit in Guyana on November 20, 2024. His proposals spanned diverse sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, renewable energy, technology, culture, and sports, emphasizing India's commitment to being a "trustworthy partner" in the region's development.
Modi, who arrived in Guyana after the G20 meeting in Brazil, was welcomed with the keys to Georgetown by Guyanese President Dr. Irfaan Ali. Addressing the summit in Hindi, with English translation, Modi outlined his vision under the acronym CARICOM: Capacity Building, Agriculture and Food Security, Renewable Energy and Climate Change, Innovation, Technology and Trade, Cricket and Culture, Ocean Economy, and Medicine and Healthcare.
Modi concluded by reaffirming India's commitment to addressing Caricom's priorities and sought feedback from leaders to ensure the initiatives' alignment with regional needs.
Caricom leaders, including Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, expressed gratitude for India’s contributions, endorsing the creation of a Caricom-India standing committee to oversee the implementation of these initiatives.
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