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Jaishankar Engages Indian Diaspora in Jamaica on India’s Transformation

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with the Indian community in Jamaica, highlighting India’s transformation in infrastructure, governance, and technology. He formally dedicated a new electronic scoreboard at Sabina Park alongside Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, calling it a symbol of growing bilateral friendship. Jaishankar also visited Old Harbour, the historic landing site of the first Indian arrivals over 180 years ago, acknowledging the diaspora’s enduring legacy. He humorously noted the absence of cricket legend Chris Gayle at the event, underscoring the cultural bonds between the two nations.

Key Points: Jaishankar in Jamaica: Talks India’s Growth & Ties

  • Jaishankar interacts with Indian diaspora in Jamaica
  • Discusses India’s transformation in infrastructure, governance
  • Dedicates electronic scoreboard at Sabina Park with PM Holness
  • Highlights deep-rooted cultural and sporting ties
  • Visits Old Harbour, historic landing site of first Indian arrivals
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Jaishankar interacts with Indians in Jamaica on transformation back home

EAM Jaishankar interacts with Indian community in Jamaica, discusses infrastructure, governance, and India-Jamaica ties, dedicates a new scoreboard at Sabina Park.

"The India-Jamaica story is written in runs, written in respect, written in friendship - S Jaishankar"

Kingston, May 4

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday interacted with the Indian community in Jamaica on the transformation India has gone through.

Jaishankar also talked about recent developments in the India-Jamaica ties.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Pleasure to interact with the Indian community in Jamaica. Good to hear the Prime Minister of Jamaica speak so warmly about their many contributions. Shared with them recent developments in India-Jamaica ties. Discussed the transformation underway at home, especially in infrastructure, human development and technology driven governance & entrepreneurship."

Jaishankar highlighted the deep-rooted ties between India and Jamaica, describing the relationship as one built on shared history, respect and friendship.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "The India-Jamaica story is written in runs, written in respect, written in friendship," underlining the cultural and sporting links that bind the two nations.

The minister was referring to his participation in an event at Sabina Park, where he joined Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness to formally dedicate a new electronic scoreboard gifted by India.

Jaishankar expressed hope that the scoreboard would witness many memorable cricketing moments in the future, adding that it would also stand as a symbol of the growing partnership between the two countries.

In a lighter note, the External Affairs Minister remarked that West Indies legend Chris Gayle was missed at the occasion, acknowledging the legendary batter's association with the historic venue.

Joined Prime Minister Andrew Holness in formally dedicating the electronic scoreboard at Sabina Park, gifted by India. May this scoreboard count many great innings to come. Among them, that of - friendship. PS: Chris Gayle was missed," the External Affairs Minister concluded.

Jaishankar on Sunday (local time) visited Old Harbour in Jamaica, the historic landing site of the first Indian arrivals to the Caribbean nation more than 180 years ago.

In a post on X, Jaishankar described the visit as an opportunity to connect with the Indian diaspora and acknowledge their enduring cultural legacy in Jamaica.

"Glad to visit Old Harbour, the historic site where the first Indians arrived in Jamaica over 180 years ago," he said.

- ANI

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Priya S
I appreciate the effort to maintain ties with the Caribbean nations. The Indian diaspora there has preserved our culture for generations - visiting Old Harbour was a meaningful gesture. But I wish we'd also discuss concrete trade agreements, not just symbolic gestures.
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Vikram M
"The India-Jamaica story is written in runs, written in respect, written in friendship" - what a line! Jaishankar has such a way with words. And yes, Chris Gayle being missed is a lovely nod to the cricketing connection. 🇮🇳🤝🇯🇲
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James A
It's heartening to see India engaging with smaller nations. The electronic scoreboard gift is a smart move - cricket diplomacy works wonders! I hope this leads to more people-to-people exchanges.
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Kavya N
While this is nice, I wish the government would focus equally on the Indian diaspora facing issues at home. The transformation talk sounds good, but many in India still struggle with basic infrastructure. Let's not just paint a rosy picture abroad.
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Sarah B
As a Jamaican-Indian from the diaspora, this makes me proud. Our ancestors came over 180 years ago and we've kept the culture alive. Seeing an Indian minister visit Old Harbour is emotional. Thank you, India, for remembering us!
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Michael C

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