EAM Jaishankar Meets Guyana President, Announces USD 500 Million Line of Credit Extension
India and Guyana signed three agreements to expand digital payments, small business manufacturing and quick-impact projects, officials said.
- On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Guyana President Irfaan Ali at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, announcing a $500 million credit line extension for roads, healthcare, and defence projects.
- The two leaders signed agreements for supply and installation of MSEs manufacturing projects, grant assistance for Quick Impact Projects, and cooperation in Digital Public Infrastructure, including a UPI-like system in Guyana.
- This progress follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's November 2024 visit to Guyana, during which the two nations fostered ties for Digital Public Infrastructure and created a supportive ecosystem for farmers and smallholders.
- Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Jaishankar also met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to review bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
- Separately, the minister discussed strengthening the economic partnership with United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham, specifically focusing on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
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India announces USD 500 million credit extension to Guyana
St. John’s: India has announced an extension of a USD 500 million line of credit for roads, health and defence projects in Guyana as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Guyanese President Irfaan Ali in Antigua and Barbuda. Jaishankar, who arrived in St. John’s on Tuesday, met President Ali on the sidelines of the Commonwealth … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on Wh…
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EAM Jaishankar meets Guyana President, announces USD 500 million Line of Credit extension
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Guyana President Irfaan Ali and reviewed the bilateral cooperation between the two nations, including an agreement on Digital Public Infrastructure and the functioning of a UPI-like system in Guyana.
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Times of IndiaEAM Jaishankar meets Guyana President, announces $500 million Line of Credit extension
S Jaishankar recently met with Guyana President Irfaan Ali to review their bilateral cooperation agreements. They discussed the implementation of a UPI-like system and the extension of a USD 500 million Line of Credit. Additionally, agreements were signed for manufacturing projects and Quick Impact Projects in Guyana. Jaishankar also engaged with leaders from Australia and the United Kingdom to strengthen economic partnerships.
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