Georgetown : The Indian High Commission in Georgetown last evening held a grand reception in celebrating the largest democracy, India’s 64th Republic Anniversary.
High Commissioner of India to Guyana Mr. Puran Mal Meena in his presentation during the reception briefly outlined the history of India’s Republican status. He also noted that the revolutionary progress of India’s economy in 1991 opened up India’s economy and trade after which “we have never looked back since”. The High Commissioner observed that that India’s economy was growing each year and in 2012 had grown to between 6 to 7%.
Guyana and India, he noted share “values of democracy and freedom, respect for each other on the basis of equality, respect for multi-cultural society and beliefs in unity in diversity. This relationship has been consolidated in recent years with increased co-operation between the two countries,” High Commissioner Meena stated.
In pointing to the various methods used by the two countries to maintain close relationships, the Indian High Commissioner also highlighted the one- month Indian Science Fair held in 2012 and the opportunities for further education and training available to Guyanese in India through exchanges and scholarships and the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme.
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, performing the duties of President applauded India’s work against the socio-economic challenges to build and develop the country over the years.
Extending fraternal greetings on that country’s 64th Republic Anniversary observance in Guyana, he lauded India’s achievements and the level of national development made.
In his presentation during a reception at the Georgetown Club, the Prime Minister highlighted the relationship and bilateral ties between the two countries, and committed Guyana to furthering the relationship through the areas of trade and economic co-operation, investment, air connectivity and private sector partnerships
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