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Prime Minister Holness Meets With Prime Minister Narendra Modi

"Four seeds underpin the relationship between India and Jamaica: culture, cricket, the Commonwealth, and Caricom"-Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

My visit to India, and bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Modi mark a new dimension in relations between our two countries.

I am deeply heartened by the warmth with which Jamaica has been received here in India and the willingness of Prime Minister Modi to forge an even more deeply impactful relationship with Jamaica.

We have discussed collaboration in a multiplicity of areas including health, education, digitization and digital transformation, national security, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, sports and the creative industry, and Prime Minister Modi, has clearly signalled his interest and commitment to partner with Jamaica for the mutual upliftment of both our peoples.

Our discussions were punctuated with fraternal warmth as we acknowledged our deep and intertwined history both through the commonwealth, and through Jamaica being home to the oldest Indian diaspora.

It has been a great honour to engage with Prime Minister Modi in relation to our developmental endeavours and to be assured of India's cooperation and sincere interest in Jamaica's success.

October 2, 2024

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Official Opening of Jamaican High Commission in New Delhi, India

Yesterday was a proud moment for Jamaica as we officially open our High Commission in New Delhi, India.

This occasion symbolizes Jamaica's commitment to strengthening our presence in India and deepening the relationship between our two countries.

While the current connectivity between our countries has served us well, there is immense potential for expansion.

By strengthening direct links, particularly in the tourism sector, we can open new doors for economic growth, cultural exchange, and greater interaction between the people of Jamaica and India.

I look forward to seeing the continued benefits of our partnership, ensuring that the friendship between Jamaica and India grows even stronger in the years to come.

October 1, 2024

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Prime Minister Holness Travels to India

Jamaica and India have enjoyed a strong bond of friendship over the years, and I am truly honoured to have the opportunity to further strengthen that relationship.

It is a privilege to represent Jamaica on the global stage, and I believe this visit will open doors for both our nations, deepening our ties and paving the way for greater collaboration and shared growth.

September 30, 2024

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The United Nations General Assembly 2024

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are 98% aligned to our National Vision 2030 Agenda.

The attainment of the SDGs are therefore directly related to the achievement of Vision 2030.

The United Nations has noted that the SDG Goals are off track, with implications for all member countries.

We therefore have a responsibility to push for financing and urgent, immediate and sustained action not only to get these goals back on track, but to ensure there is no further disruption in their implementation.

If we are to achieve the objectives we have set, both at the national and UN levels, we must recommit, and redouble our efforts.

September 27, 2024

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Prime Minister Holness Engages with Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres

It was my great pleasure to meet with the Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres.

SG Guterres has been a steadfast advocate and has always borne Jamaica and the Caribbean in mind.

It is a privilege for me to serve in various capacities on UN initiatives including climate financing and other critical advocacy programs.

Yesterday we discussed several issues including support for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

We also discussed the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the impediments to their achievement.

The world is behind on virtually all the targets largely due to financing constraints. These also have implications for national goals and in our case, our Vision 2030.

The realization of where we are, contrasted against where we want to be, should fuel a redoubling of our efforts.

This year's convening of the UN around the Future Generations signals the recognition of the peed for urgent, sustained and targeted action towards the goals we have set for ourselves as a global collective.

Jamaica will continue to be a strong voice on the global stage as we take national steps towards our objectives.

September 23, 2024

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