At the invitation of the President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Prime Minister Modi Visited to Guyana from 19-21 November, 2024. This visit to Guyana was the first by an Indian Prime Minister since 1968. Earlier in 2023, President Ali had visited India as the Chief Guest at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, when he was also awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman. During the visit, Prime Minister was held a discussions with President Ali, meet other senior leaders of Guyana, addressed the Parliament of Guyana and addressed a gathering of the Indian diaspora.
In Georgetown, Guyana, Prime Minister was also participated in the Second CARICOM-India Summit and held a meet with leaders of CARICOM member countries to further enhance India’s long-standing friendship with the region.