WORLD NEWS | Jaishankar discusses people-to-people ties with visiting Guyana president

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India]Jan 8 (ANI): Ahead of the 2023 Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Congress on Monday, Minister of Foreign Affairs (EAM) S Jaishankar met Guyana President Muhammad Irfan Ali on Sunday and discussed the relationship between the two countries. deep human relationships.

“It was a great honor to call on the Chief Guest of the PBD Congress, President of Guyana Mohammad Irfaan Ali. Discussed our deep and enduring people-to-people relationship. Exchanged views on strengthening our bilateral cooperation,” Jaishankar said in Zhou said in a tweet.

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The President of Guyana was the chief guest of honor at the 17th PBD Congress, receiving a warm welcome in Indore on Sunday. Following Ali’s arrival, foreign ministry spokesman Alin Dambach said it was appropriate for the African leader to attend the Pravasi Bharatiya event, given the strength of Guyana’s Indian population.

“The heart of @incredibleindia warmly welcomes the President of Guyana Dr. Mohammad Ilfarne as Chief Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Congress in 2023. 40% of Guyana’s population is of Indian descent and the President of Guyana joins us in celebrating our Pravasis,” Bagchi tweeted.

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The three-day conference was organized in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh government in Indore to enhance engagement with Indians diaspora. The theme of this year’s PBD Congress is “The Diaspora: India’s Reliable Partner for Progress in Amrit Kaal”. More than 3,500 diaspora members from nearly 70 different countries have registered to attend the PBD Congress.

The inauguration of the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held today in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Following the inauguration, Jaishankar called on Suriname President Chandrika Pesad Santoshi, who was the guest of honor, ahead of the PBD General Assembly on Monday.

“Great to meet President of Suriname @CSantokhi in Indore today. His presence at the 17th PBD Congress underscores the close ties between our two countries. Discussions on strengthening our economic, cultural, capacity building and people-to-people ties ,” tweeted Jaishankar.

Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister also had a lively interaction with the British diaspora in Indore.

“Discussed Modi government’s Easier to Do Business; Ease of Living and Immigration & Mobility initiatives. Believe that Bridge to Life will lead to a stronger Indo-UK partnership,” Jaishankar said in another tweet.

On Monday, the PBD Congress will be opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with speeches by key guests Guyanese President Mohammad Irfaan Ali and Chandrikapersad Santokhi.

On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2023 and chair a farewell meeting. (Arnie)

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