April 25, 2023
2 mins read

Guyana President and Jaishankar unveil India-made ferry

The ferry has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata…reports Asian Lite News

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday joined Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali at the commissioning of the ferry MV MA Lisha in Georgetown.

The ferry has been built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata.

“Joined President of Guyana Irfaan Ali at the Commissioning of the ferry MV MA Lisha today. This ferry would significantly enhance connectivity within Guyana. It will provide mobility and economic opportunities for distant hinterlands,” he tweeted.

Jaishjankar also joined Ali at his Eid dinner and thanked him for his hospitality as well as warm welcome during his Guyana visit.

‘MA Lisha’ means friendship and it would significantly enhance connectivity within Guyana. It will provide mobility and economic opportunities for the Indian community in the country.

“Delighted to interact with the Indian community today evening in Guyana. Thank Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo and Speaker Manzoor Nadir for joining us. Conveyed that we are forging a partnership that is fit for purpose for the contemporary era,” tweeted Jaishankar.

The EAM appraised them of his discussions with the Guyanese leadership and common resolve to upgrade the level of partnership between India and Guyana.

Jaishankar addressed the India-Guyana Business Round Table in Guyana saying that the partnership of both countries holds new possibilities, while also underlining the new focus areas as earlier agreed upon by the two countries.

Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Jaishankar said he underlined the new focus areas as earlier discussed by Guyanese President Irfaan Ali and Prime Minister Narendra Modi including energy, health and pharma, technology and defence.

The External Affairs Minister took part in the India-Guyana Business Round Table in the presence of Guyanese Foreign Minister Hugh Todd, Finance Minister of Guyana, Ashni Singh and Public Works Minister of Guyana, Deodat Indar.

“Addressed the India-Guyana Business Round Table. Appreciate participation of Foreign Minister Hugh Todd, Finance Minister Ashni Singh and Public Works Minister Deodat Indar,” Jaishankar tweeted.

Jaishankar said a delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) also took part in the Round Table, which is a reflection of India’s growing engagement with Latin America.

He also met Guyanese service officers who underwent training in India and paid a site visit to the East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage Project along with the Minister of Public Works Deodat Indar.

“Pleased to meet Guyanese service officers yesterday who underwent training in India. ‘Delivered by India’ is a growing global infra reality. Paid a site visit to the East Bank-East Coast Road Linkage Project along with Minister of Public Works Deodat Indar. Interacted with workers and senior staff. Impressed by their enthusiasm,” he said. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Australia’s defence review prioritises India, Japan ties

Previous Story

Traditional, tribal and vintage art

Next Story

No breakthrough in 18th Indian-Chinese Corps Commanders meeting

Latest from -Top News

Border Sealed, Hopes on Hold

A Hindu family from Balochistan’s Sibi was reportedly denied entry into India after the closure of border crossing….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan and India’s decision to shut down the Wagah-Attari border crossing

West visits Cambodia to strengthen ties 

The visit also addresses shared security concerns, including combating serious organised crime and human trafficking, and future defence cooperation initiatives  The UK and Cambodia are collaborating to advance climate initiatives and promote

UK and Ukraine deepen community ties  

 Thousands of school children across the UK and Ukraine have applied to take part in a landmark 100 Year Partnership programme between the two countries   Thousands of school children across the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Ahead of Republic Day, SFJ Launches Khalistan Referendum Registration in India

Pannun declared that the 26th of January will be the

Italian police free 33 Indian farm workers from ‘slavery’

The police further said the abusers were charged with crimes