Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his historic three-nation tour, departing from Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday (local time) for New Delhi. This significant journey began in Nigeria, continued with the 19th G20 Summit in Brazil, and concluded with a landmark State visit to Guyana—the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years.
In Guyana, PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, fostering stronger ties with Caribbean nations. He engaged with leaders from countries like Suriname, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, and Saint Lucia, discussing progress in existing partnerships and exploring opportunities for enhanced cooperation across diverse sectors.
The visit included cultural and diplomatic highlights. PM Modi visited Saraswati Vidya Niketan Secondary School in Georgetown, where students greeted him with bhajans and Kathak performances. Reflecting on his earlier visit to the school over two decades ago, he praised Swami Akasharananda ji and his team for their efforts in promoting traditional Indian values and holistic education.
He also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at a statue in the historic Promenade Gardens, symbolizing India’s commitment to peace and non-violence. Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali hosted a dinner in PM Modi’s honor, featuring vibrant cultural performances that highlighted the deep ties between the two nations.
Sharing updates on X, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal remarked, “A very warm & productive State visit to Guyana concludes. PM Narendra Modi emplanes for New Delhi.”
The tour underscored India’s growing global influence, with impactful engagements in Nigeria, active participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil, and strengthened bonds with the Caribbean during the historic visit to Guyana.
