Jamaica PM Dr. Andrew Holness will pay official visit to India from today

Prime Minister of Jamaica Dr. Andrew Holness will pay an official visit to India from today till 3rd October. This will be his first visit to India, and also the first-ever bilateral visit of a Prime Minister of Jamaica to India. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Jamaican Prime Minister have met several times on the sidelines of multilateral meetings. During the visit, Mr Holness will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Modi and call on the President and Vice President.

The visit will also provide an



opportunity to him to meet with other dignitaries and interact with trade and industry leaders. A number of MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit giving 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. This visit is expected to bolster bilateral relations, enhance economic cooperation, and solidify the longstanding bonds between Jamaica and India.