India and Jamaica in 2026
2 developments from Ministry of External Affairs publications, newest first. New ones are added twice a day.
EAM Jaishankar makes first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister to Jamaica
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Jamaica from 02 - 04 May 2026, calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness and holding talks with Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith. Three MoUs were signed on health, solarisation of The Hugh Lawson Shearer Building and broadcasting. For Hurricane Melissa recovery he handed over 10 BHISHM units and announced 30 dialysis units, 40 fishing boats and 200 GPS devices.
Source: Visit of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to Jamaica (May 02-04, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
EAM article in The Gleaner on the India-Jamaica partnership
In an article in The Gleaner, EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar described the community of approximately 70,000 people of Indian origin as a living bridge, noted that bilateral trade has crossed US$100 million, recalled India's Hurricane Melissa relief, and named digital public infrastructure, renewable energy, agri-tech and healthcare as possible areas of cooperation.
Source: Article by EAM in The Gleaner -The deep-rooted and ever evolving India-Jamaica partnership, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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