External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar who is on an official visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, has reached Kingston in Jamaica this morning. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar shared that he was welcomed by his Jamaican counterpart Kamina J Smith. The Minister added that he looks forward to engaging with the Jamaican leadership, business community, and members of the Indian diaspora over the next two days.
External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that during the visit tiil 10th of this month, Dr Jaishakar will meet with the leadership of the three countries. The discussions with his counterparts will cover the entire gamut of bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.This visit is envisaged to continue the momentum of India’s political engagements with Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago and boost the longstanding and friendly relations with these countries, reflecting mutual commitment to South-South cooperation and development. Dr Jaishankar is also expected to have bilateral engagements and interactions with prominent leaders of businesses and members of the Indian community in these countries.