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Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart, calls for stronger economic ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Kingston on May 2, 2026, starting the first leg of a nine-day, three-nation Caribbean tour. In Kingston, he held wide-ranging discussions with Jamaican counterpart Kamina J. Smith and senior ministers, reviewing bilateral cooperation and calling for stronger economic ties.
Why It Matters
The talks reflect India's push to deepen strategic, cultural, and economic ties with Caribbean nations. They could shape future trade and investment links between India and Jamaica.
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Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart and senior ministers; calls for stronger economic ties
May 5, 2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with his Jamaican counterpart Kamina J. Smith and senior ministers, reviewing bilateral cooperation across sectors and calling for stronger economic ties between India and Jamaica.
Jaishankar arrives in Kingston to begin Caribbean tour
May 2, 2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Kingston, Jamaica on May 2, 2026, beginning the first leg of his nine-day, three-nation tour to Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.