NEW DELHI, India, CMC—Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the opening of Jamaica’s Excessive Fee in New Delhi symbolizes his nation’s dedication to strengthening its presence in India.
“As we speak is a proud second for Jamaica as we formally open our Excessive Fee in New Delhi, India,” Holness mentioned, including that it additionally supposed to deepen “the connection between our two nations.
“Whereas the present connectivity between our nations has served us nicely, there may be immense potential for growth. By strengthening direct hyperlinks, significantly within the tourism sector, we will open new doorways for financial progress, cultural change, and better interplay between the folks of Jamaica and India,” mentioned Holness, who’s on a four-day official go to to the most important nation of South Asia.
“I sit up for seeing the continued advantages of our partnership, guaranteeing that the friendship between Jamaica and India grows even stronger within the years to return,” he added.
International Affairs and International Commerce Minister Kamina Johnson Smith spoke of the significance of the diplomatic Mission in strengthening the Jamaica-India relations.
She lauded Jamaica’s Excessive Commissioner to India, Ambassador Jason Corridor, for his phenomenal work in curating Jamaica’s historical past by gorgeous imagery displayed on the partitions of the Excessive Fee.
A specific spotlight was the presence of former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle, whose love for Jamaica and immense reputation in India made the event much more memorable. One among his iconic pictures displayed on the Mission is a becoming tribute to his patriotism and achievements.
“Cricket has lengthy been a unifying ardour between Jamaica and India, deepening connections by a shared love for the game and its legendary gamers. The COVID-19 pandemic had delayed this long-awaited opening ceremony,” the Ministry of International Affairs and International Commerce posted on its Fb web page.
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