External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago from today, which will continue till 10th of this month. These countries share a special connection with India owing to the presence of Girmitiya communities. External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that during the visit, Dr Jaishankar will meet with the leadership of the three countries.

The discussions with his counterparts will cover the entire gamut of bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest. This visit is envisaged to continue the momentum of India’s political engagements with Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago and boost the longstanding and friendly relations with these countries, reflecting mutual commitment to South-South cooperation and development. Dr Jaishankar is also expected to have bilateral engagements and interactions with prominent leaders of businesses and members of the Indian community in these countries.