Leaders of the Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) are getting ready for an necessary assembly with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in mid-November, as confirmed by knowledgeable sources on Monday. This important occasion will happen in Georgetown, Guyana, throughout Modi’s official go to to the CARICOM member state. Whereas the precise dates for the assembly have but to be disclosed, Modi is anticipated to spend two days in Guyana. His go to aligns along with his subsequent journey to Brazil, the place he’ll take part within the G20 Summit scheduled for November 18-19.
This upcoming summit marks a pivotal second within the relationship between CARICOM and India, which has been growing for over 25 years. In April of final 12 months, CARICOM’s international ministers convened with Indian officers to debate methods to advance this partnership. At the moment, CARICOM Secretary Common Dr. Carla Barnett expressed optimism about strengthening the bonds of friendship established between the 2 entities.
Along with the India-CARICOM summit, Guyana can even function the host for a two-day regional symposium targeted on crime and violence. This symposium, which follows the India-CARICOM assembly, goals to deal with urgent points affecting the area and additional emphasizes the collaborative efforts between CARICOM and its worldwide companions.
The assembly with Prime Minister Modi is anticipated to open new avenues for cooperation in areas reminiscent of commerce, funding, and safety, reflecting the shared pursuits of CARICOM nations and India. This go to shouldn’t be solely a celebration of the longstanding ties but in addition a chance to chart a path ahead for mutual development and collaboration in varied sectors.
