Jaishankar holds bilaterals with counterparts on sidelines of India-CARICOM meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who co-chaired the 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting a day ago also held bilateral discussions with counterparts from several countries including those from Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and Grenadines, Barbados and Jamaica.
During the meetings, discussions included topics ranging from renewable energy, digital transformation, and reformed multilateralism to International Solar Alliance (ISA).

On Saturday, Jaishankar met with Amery Browne, the Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Tobago. The two leaders discussed a development partnership focusing on digital transformation and health domains.

Jaishankar also met his Jamaican counterpart, Kamina J Smith and held discussions over cooperation in training and development partnership. Jaishankar and the Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica agreed on the importance of business-to-business exchanges for stronger ties.

Jaishankar also held discussions with Grenada’s Foreign Minister on advancing development partnership. The two ministers also reaffirmed their belief in reformed multilateralism.
“Happy to meet FM Joseph Andall of Grenada. Discussed advancing our development partnership. Also reaffirmed our belief in Reformed Multilateralism,” the EAM tweeted.

He also met Bahamas Parliamentary Secretary Jamahl Strachen, who is an Indian alumnus.
Jaishankar tweeted, “Appreciate meeting Bahamas Parliamentary Secretary Jamahl Strachen, an Indian alumnus. Discussed ISA, CDRI, training and UNSC reform.”
After meeting Foreign Minister of St. Vincent and Grenandines, Keisal Peters, Jaishankar tweeted, “Glad to meet FM of St. Vincent and Grenandines Keisal Peters today. Appreciated SVG’s interest in Millets. Also discussed our ongoing projects and further expanding of cooperation.”
Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Panama next from April 24-25. He will be calling on top leadership and would be hosted by Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney Mencomo.
After that Jaishankar will head to Colombia from April 25-27 where he is scheduled to meet with several top representatives of the government, business and civil society. During the visit, he will meet with Colombian Foreign Minister Alvaro Leyva Duran and review bilateral ties.