Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Georgetown, Guyana, on a state visit, and was welcomed at the airport by President of Guyana Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The two leaders exchanged a warm hug.
This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years.
PM Modi was also accorded a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour at the airport on arrival late on Sunday night, Guyana time.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi will hold discussions with President Ali, meet other senior leaders of Guyana, address the Parliament of Guyana and address a gathering of the Indian diaspora.
In Georgetown, Guyana, Prime Minister will also participate in the Second CARICOM-India Summit and hold meetings with leaders of CARICOM member countries to further enhance India’s long-standing friendship with the region.
Earlier in 2023, President Ali had visited India as the Chief Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, when he was also awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.
