Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, arrived in Guyana yesterday for a four-day visit aimed at enhancing the ties between the two nations.

Foreign Minister Jaishankar commenced his visit to Guyana by engaging in bilateral discussions with Hugh Todd, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Surinamese Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin, who is currently in Guyana, had a meeting with him as well.

Guyana and India are set to hold a Joint Commission meeting, co-chaired by Jaishankar and Todd. The meeting will focus on discussions regarding the enhancement of cooperation in various sectors such as education, health, agriculture, investment, infrastructure, and energy.

Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is scheduled to pay a courtesy call on President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and other cabinet members and senior officials during his visit. Indian diplomat to depart Guyana for Panama on April 24.