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India Extends Aid to Jamaica: 30 Dialysis Units and 40 Fishing Boats

India will supply 30 dialysis units and 40 fishing boats to Jamaica as support for recovery from Hurricane Melissa. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the aid during his first-ever bilateral visit to Jamaica. He also handed over 10 BHISHM emergency medical units and discussed expanding cooperation in healthcare, digitalisation, and capacity building. Three MoUs were signed between the two nations in health, solarisation, and broadcasting sectors.

Key Points: India to Supply Dialysis Units, Fishing Boats to Jamaica

  • India supplies 30 dialysis units, 40 fishing boats to Jamaica
  • EAM Jaishankar hands over 10 BHISHM emergency medical units
  • Three MoUs signed in health, solarisation, broadcasting
  • India increases defence training slots from 6 to 34
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India to supply 30 dialysis units, 40 fishing boats to Jamaica

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announces supply of 30 dialysis units and 40 fishing boats to aid Jamaica's recovery from Hurricane Melissa during his visit.

"India reiterated its commitment through enhanced ITEC training slots, particularly for defence training, from six to 34 slots. - Ministry of External Affairs"

Kingston, May 5

India will be supplying 30 dialysis units along with 40 fishing boats with engines, 200 GPS devices and related equipment to Jamaica, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Tuesday.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to the region, announced the decision to supply dialysis units, fishing boats and GPS devices as support to Jamaica's recovery following last year's devastating Hurricane Melissa.

EAM Jaishankar also handed over 10 BHISHM emergency medical units to the Caribbean nation during the first-ever bilateral visit by an External Affairs Minister of India to Jamaica.

During his May 2-4 visit, EAM Jaishankar also called on Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held delegation-level talks with Kamina Johnson Smith, Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

The MEA stated that three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were signed between India and Jamaica in the areas of health cooperation, solarisation of The Hugh Lawson Shearer Building, and broadcasting. Both sides also reviewed the status of implementation of existing agreements in digital transformation, culture, sports, and digital payments, and emphasised the importance of ensuring tangible outcomes.

According to the statement, both sides discussed expanding cooperation in priority sectors, including healthcare, infrastructure, digitalisation, agriculture, education, tourism, and capacity building. India reiterated its commitment through enhanced ITEC training slots, particularly for defence training, from six to 34 slots. They also discussed capacity building with ICCR scholarships, and digital learning platforms such as E-Vidyabharati and iGOT Karmyogi.

India appreciated Jamaica's support for its candidature for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council for 2028-29, it added.

The statement mentioned that both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and reiterated the need for early finalisation of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT).

EAM also announced a contribution of JMD two million for the celebration of India Arrival Day on May 10.

During his visit to Kingston, he also interacted with the local business community, members of the Indian diaspora and participated in a public conversation at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I appreciate the humanitarian gesture, I hope we are also taking care of our own healthcare infrastructure back home. Dialysis units are badly needed in many rural Indian districts as well. But yes, good for diplomacy and relations. 😊
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Vikram M
Great to see India's soft power expanding in the Caribbean! Fishing boats with GPS will really help the Jamaican fisherfolk recover. And BHISHM units are a game-changer for emergency response. Proud of our foreign policy! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As an American with Indian roots, I'm impressed by India's growing role in global development. The MoUs on health, solar energy, and digital transformation are very forward-looking. This is what real partnership looks like.
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Rohit P
Nice gesture but I wish we'd focus more on increasing trade rather than just aid. Jamaica imports a lot of Indian goods; we could get better market access in return. Also, the ITEC slots increase to 34 for defence training is a smart move.

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