Fri Nov 22 03:08:55 UTC 2024: ## Modi Highlights Cricket’s Role in India-Caribbean Ties During Historic Guyana Visit
**Georgetown, Guyana – November 22, 2024** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation tour with a visit to Guyana, the first by an Indian head of state in over 50 years. During his stay, he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and met with prominent West Indies cricket personalities alongside Guyanese President Irfaan Ali. The meeting underscored the significant role cricket plays in fostering strong people-to-people connections between India and the Caribbean.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the meeting on social media, emphasizing cricket’s unique ability to bind the two regions. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Guyana followed a productive trip to Nigeria, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years, and participation in the G20 Summit in Brazil where he engaged with global leaders including US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister’s Guyana visit marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations.
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