George Town: After the G-20 summit held in Brazil, Indian Prime Minister Yugana was given an unprecedented welcome at the airport here. President Irfan Ali and members of his cabinet were present at the airport to welcome the Prime Minister. The usual tradition is that the Prime Minister (of any country) or the most senior cabinet minister goes to welcome the Prime Minister, no. chairman. The President goes only to receive the President of another country. But President Mohammad Irfan Ali broke this rule and himself reached to welcome Prime Minister Modi.
When Modi got off the plane, President Ali shook hands with him. After this he was formally welcomed and given a guard of honour.
Narendra Modi will address the Parliament of Guyana during his two-day visit here. After this, Kerry will address the meeting of leaders of Caribbean countries to be held here the next day.
It is noteworthy that Modi will also discuss trade and economic cooperation with the leaders of Caribbean countries.
President Mohammad Irfan Ali was the chief guest at the Tourism Day held in India on 2023.
President Ali has played a key role in making Guyana one of the Caribbean countries’ fastest growing economic power in the world.
Giving this information, the Indian Foreign Ministry has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited Guyana honoring the invitation of Guyana’s President Mohammed Irfan Ali. Formerly part of the British Empire, Guyana was known as British Guiana. Similarly, many Caribbean islands were also under British rule. There in the 19th century the British had taken Indians from India as indentured labourers. Where he has christened. After independence, it has given almost equal support to the constitutions of the countries of the United States of America. Therefore the President forms his cabinet. The language has been English.
Talking about the historical ties with Guyana, the Ministry of External Affairs says India will provide Guyana a ferry boat built by Guardam Rip Ship Builders and Engineers, 228 aircraft built earlier by Hindustan Aeronautics under the Line of Credit. It will also provide a solar lighting unit that can power 30,000 homes.
Giving this information, Foreign Secretary Jaideep Majmunda said that Guyana is the fastest growing economy in the world. India is helping him.