Prime Minister Modi Welcomes Jamaican PM Andrew Holness in Historic India Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness in New Delhi, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by a Jamaican PM to India. The visit aims to bolster economic ties, sign multiple MoUs, and strengthen longstanding bilateral relations between the two nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday. Holness, who is on an official visit to India from September 30 to October 3, marks his first visit to the country, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs.

This historic visit is the first bilateral trip by a Jamaican Prime Minister to India. While Modi and Holness have previously met at multilateral meetings, this engagement comes with a packed agenda, including delegation-level talks. Before meeting Modi, Holness paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, honoring the 'Father of the Nation,' as noted by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The Jamaican PM arrived in New Delhi on Monday and was warmly welcomed by Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary. During his stay, Holness will also meet President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar, and interact with other dignitaries. The visit aims to enhance bilateral cooperation, with multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) expected to be signed to boost economic ties. India and Jamaica share deep historical and cultural linkages, highlighted by their colonial past and passion for cricket. This visit signifies a milestone in strengthening these long-standing ties.

(With inputs from agencies.)