Several MoU’s enhancing cooperation will be signed

Durrant Pate/Contributor

Prime Minister Andrew Holness is now in India on a historic four-day visit to solidify bilateral ties in a range of key areas, including trade and investment. 

This visit by Holness includes meetings with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar. 

The trip is expected to result in several MoUs enhancing cooperation between Jamaica and India. Prime Ministers Holness and Modi have met several times on the sidelines of multilateral meetings.

“This visit is expected to bolster bilateral relations, enhance economic cooperation, and solidify the longstanding bonds between Jamaica and India,” stated a news release from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announcing the trip.

“The visit will also provide an opportunity to Prime Minister Holness to meet with other dignitaries and interact with trade and industry leaders,” the MEA news release said.

A  number of MoUs are expected to be signed during Holness’ visit that would give a fillip to bilateral cooperation.

“India and Jamaica share strong historical and cultural linkages, reflected in their shared colonial past, values of democracy and freedom, and passion for cricket,” the MEA news release said in conclusion.