President of Guyana, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, hailed the enduring partnership between India and Guyana as a “bond of blood” during a high-level meeting with an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The meeting, held at the State House in Georgetown, underscored deep political and economic cooperation between the two nations and a shared commitment to combating terrorism and extremism.
Speaking to ANI after the meeting, President Ali declared, “Guyana has consistently made it very clear that terrorism and extremism have no place in this. Terrorism and extremism are against every aspect of human dignity, and we reject it in every shape and form.”
He further emphasised Guyana’s admiration for India’s contributions, adding, “India and Guyana share an extraordinary relationship. It is a bond of blood. India has been a very close partner from an economic and political perspective. We are hoping more Indian investors, Indian technology, digital products will be part of our own development.”
The Guyanese leader also reiterated his country’s support for India’s inclusion as a permanent member of an expanded United Nations Security Council. “We have not only supported this view, but we have championed countries that should have representation, including the African continent, based on population and the size of their economies,” Ali said.
The Indian delegation, which also interacted with business leaders and visited the Guyanese Parliament, engaged with Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir. Describing the meeting, Shashi Tharoor stated, “It was terrific… He showed a great deal of understanding for our position and our concerns. Each MP contributed meaningfully in conveying the determination of the Indian nation.”
The delegation signed the official book of the National Assembly and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and the bronze replica of the Whitby ship, which brought the first Indians to Guyana in 1838.
This diplomatic visit is part of India’s broader outreach under Operation Sindoor, a post-Pahalgam attack initiative to highlight Pakistan’s role in sponsoring terrorism. Seven multi-party delegations were formed to take India’s zero-tolerance message against terrorism to the global stage.
Following the visit to Guyana, the delegation led by Tharoor is scheduled to travel to Panama from May 27 to 29 to continue India’s diplomatic campaign.
