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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: PM meets Guyana Prez
Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the President of Guyana Donald R Ramotar, on the sidelines of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Gandhinagar.
The Prime Minister recalled his interaction with South American leaders on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in 2014, and said India would set up its first IT Centre of Excellence on the South American continent, in Guyana.
India has approved a new Line of Credit of USD 50 million for the East Bank Demerara -East Coast Road Link Project. India has also agreed to concessional credit to supply a passenger ferry to help Guyana overcome transportation problems in the northern region.
During his meeting with the Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius, Showkatally Soodhun, Modi congratulated the Prime Minister of Mauritius Anerood Jugnauth on his recent election victory and renewed an invitation to him to visit India.
Anerood Jugnauth has also invited Modi to visit Mauritius. Both sides expressed keenness to enhance cooperation in infrastructure projects and matters related to ocean economy.
During his meeting with Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Foreign Minister of South Africa, recalled that Thursday was the Founding Day of the African National Congress.
He also recalled the common heritage of the two countries, including struggle against colonial rule. Both sides are keen to deepen cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure and defence manufacturing; and to strengthen partnerships in multilateral fora.
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