Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 21 Nov 2024,Thursday International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the India-CARICOM summit, announcing a 7-pillar action plan for stronger India-Caribbean ties. The acronym "CARICOM" represents key areas: capacity building with 1,000 IT scholarships, agriculture with food security solutions, renewable energy through global alliances, innovation using digital payment systems, cricket for cultural ties, ocean economy development, and affordable healthcare initiatives. Leaders praised India's leadership of the Global South and assistance in sustainable development. Modi emphasized resource-sharing to enhance regional cooperation, including scholarships for women’s cricket, maritime security support, and low-cost medicines. The initiative highlights India's commitment to fostering global partnerships.