Andrew Holness Begins Four-Day Visit to India
Prime Minister’s Key Messages
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC—Prime Minister Andrew Holness began a four-day visit to India on Monday, saying that he is looking forward to expanding and deepening the cooperation between the two countries.
About the Visit
Holness, the first Jamaican prime minister to visit India, said the two countries have enjoyed diplomatic relations since 1962.
Goals of the Visit
“Our two countries have cooperated in several areas, including education and training, science and technology, business, and infrastructure development. I look forward to discussions with Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) as we seek to expand and deepen our cooperation for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” Holness wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Accompanying the Prime Minister
The Hindustan Times said Prime Minister Holness would meet with his Indian counterpart on Tuesday. After that, they are expected to finalize agreements to expand cooperation in various areas.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said Holness’s visit is expected to bolster bilateral relations, enhance economic cooperation, and solidify the longstanding bonds between the two countries.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Kamina Johnson Smith, Indian-born Jamaican businessman Kenny Benjamin, and former West Indies and Jamaica cricketer Chris Gayle are accompanying Prime Minister Holness.
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Conclusion
The four-day visit of Prime Minister Andrew Holness to India is expected to strengthen ties between the two countries in various areas, including education, science, business, and infrastructure development.
FAQs
* Why is Prime Minister Andrew Holness visiting India?
The visit aims to expand and deepen cooperation between Jamaica and India in various areas.
* What areas will cooperation be expanded in?
Education, science and technology, business, and infrastructure development.
* Who is accompanying the Prime Minister?
Kamina Johnson Smith, Kenny Benjamin, and Chris Gayle.
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