NEW DELHI: India and Guyana on Wednesday signed five agreements covering cooperation in hydrocarbons, healthcare, culture and agriculture during PM Modi's visit to Guyana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali also conducted comprehensive discussions to enhance relations across multiple sectors strengthening bilateral ties. PM Modi also highlighted that Guyana would be instrumental in India's energy security, announcing plans to establish a framework for long-term collaboration in this sector.
The visit marked a significant development in diplomatic relations, being the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years. Modi arrived from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, following his participation in the G20 summit. India's discussed plans to increase exports in this sector and the defence cooperation between the nations.
Earlier, Guyana's President Irfaan Ali, along with counterpart Mark Anthony Phillips and cabinet ministers, welcomed Modi at the airport and he was later joined by the Prime Ministers of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, and Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley at the hotel. "The welcome in Guyana will remain etched in my memory. I was delighted to meet you, PM Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, PM @miaamormottley of Barbados and the respected Cabinet Ministers of Guyana," Modi shared on X.
Additionally, PM Modi was handed over the 'Key to the City of Georgetown', symbolising strong India-Guyana relations. Guyana's President Irfan Ali praised PM M.