Georgetown [Guyana], May 28 (ANI): In a strong gesture of solidarity, Guyana has expressed its unequivocal support for India’s stance against terrorism during a visit by an All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The support was conveyed at a reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India to Guyana, where members of the Indian community and diaspora reiterated their commitment to India’s fight against terrorism.
In a post shared by the Indian Embassy in Guyana on X, the message from Guyana was clear: “In a reception hosted by High Commissioner of India to Guyana, the Friends of India in Guyana conveyed a resounding message of unwavering support from the Indian community and diaspora in Guyana to their brothers and sisters in India that Guyana will stand with India in India’s fight against terrorism.” The post further stated, “They underlined their unequivocal support to India in India’s policy of Zero Tolerance for Terrorism and appreciated India’s unity and resolve across the entire political spectrum displayed by the visit of the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation from India.”
The delegation also held a high-level meeting with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. During the meeting, President Ali condemned terrorism and affirmed Guyana’s support to India. “Welcoming the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the State House, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali underscored that the India-Guyana partnership is not just about friendship and cordial relations — it is about the bonds of blood shared over generations. He assured the Indian delegation of Guyana’s unwavering support in India’s fight against terrorism and underlined that there is no place for terrorism and extremism in the civilized world and such actions deserve a befitting response,” the embassy stated.
The Indian delegation also engaged in detailed discussions with Guyana’s top national security officials, including Foreign Minister Hugh Hilton Todd, the National Security Advisor, Chief of Defence Staff, Commissioner of Police, and other senior members of the security establishment. Both sides recognized the importance of recent initiatives in defense and security cooperation and discussed ways to further deepen engagement in these areas. The talks built on momentum from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Guyana in November 2024.
During their stay, the delegation visited the Promenade Garden in Georgetown and paid floral tribute to the statue of Mahatma Gandhi. The embassy shared that the visit was a tribute to Gandhi’s enduring fight against colonialism and oppression, which continues to inspire people around the world. The delegation also interacted with Indian students currently enrolled at various medical universities in Guyana, acknowledging the vibrant academic exchange between the two countries.
Following the conclusion of the Guyana visit, the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation, under the leadership of Shashi Tharoor, is scheduled to continue its diplomatic outreach with a visit to Panama from May 27 to 29. (ANI)
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