St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, November 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Guyana President Irfaan Ali and reviewed bilateral cooperation between the two countries, including an agreement on Digital Public Infrastructure and the development of a UPI-like payment system in Guyana.
In a post on X, Jaishankar announced an extension of a $500 million line of credit for road, health and defense projects. He wrote, “Delighted to meet with President Dr. Irfaan Ali of Guyana. @presidentaligy Reviewed the steady progress in our bilateral cooperation, especially after PM @narendramodi’s visit in 2024. Announced extension of USD 500 mn Line of Credit for roads, health & defence projects.”
He added that the two leaders signed agreements covering the supply and installation of manufacturing projects for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), as well as grant assistance for the implementation of Quick Impact Projects.
“Signed agreements on supply & installation of MSEs manufacturing projects, grant assistance for implementation of Quick Impact Projects, and cooperation in Digital Public Infrastructure & functioning of a UPI-like System in Guyana,” the X post read.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Guyana in November 2024, during which the two countries strengthened cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure and the creation of a supportive ecosystem for farmers, particularly smallholders.
Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, Jaishankar also met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
He also met United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham and discussed ways to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries in the context of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
“Pleased to meet PM @andyburnham of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of #CHOGM2026. Conveyed PM @narendramodi’s warm wishes. Discussed strengthening our economic partnership in the context of CETA, as well as the global landscape,” he posted on X. (ANI)
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