Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Guyana on Wednesday -- the first visit by an Indian head of the state in more than 50 years -- said his visit “will deepen the friendship between our nations.

Nearly 40% of Guyana’s population is of Indian descent, with many tracing their roots back to indentured laborers who arrived over 185 years ago.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history as the first Indian PM to visit Guyana in 56 years. Upon arrival in Georgetown, he received a ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received the 'Key to the city of Georgetown' during his state visit to Guyana. He also received a resounding welcome from the members of the Indian community in Guyana.

PM Modi received the 'Key to the City of Georgetown' during his Guyana visit, warmly welcomed by Indian diaspora.

The Prime Minister’s visit also underscores Guyana’s strategic importance in India’s growing foreign policy agenda. Guyana, which has recently emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies due to its vast oil reserves,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) praised the Indian diaspora members – many of them migrated more than 180 years ago – in Guyana saying he was glad to see the members making a mark across different sectors.

Modi was also handed over the ‘Key to the City of Georgetown’ as a testament to the close India-Guyana ties, officials said. The prime minister is on the last leg of his three-nation visit after attending the G20 Summit in Brazil and visiting Nigeria.