Prime Minister of Jamaica Dr. Andrew Holness arrived in New Delhi this morning on a four-day official visit to India. Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary received him at the airport. This is the first visit of Mr Holness 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, Dr Holness will hold delegation level talks with Prime Minister Modi tomorrow and call on the President and the 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.