On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the road in front of the Jamaica High Commission in New Delhi has been named ‘Jamaica Marg’, highlighting strong India-Jamaica ties. PM Modi further expressed optimism that relations between the two countries will grow faster than Usain Bolt. He said, sports play a very strong and important role noting that both India and Jamaica are cricket-loving countries.
Addressing a joint press conference with his Jamaican counterpart, Andrew Holness, PM Modi said, ‘We have decided to name the road in front of the Jamaica High Commission in Delhi as Jamaica Marg’. PM further said, ‘India and Jamaica may be separated by vast oceans, but our people, our culture and our history are linked to each other’.
Addressing the press meet with PM @AndrewHolnessJM of Jamaica. https://t.co/frvEFbgp6O
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 1, 2024
PM Modi said people of India have a special affection for cricketers. PM Modi said, ‘As cricket-loving countries, sports play a very strong and important role in our relations The people of India have a special affection for cricketers. We also discussed deepening our cooperation in sports. I am confident that the outcome of today’s discussions will accelerate our relations even faster than Usain Bolt and we will continue to reach new heights’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian community residing in Jamaica, said that the people of Indian-origin who consider Jamaica as their home are a living example of our cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ‘The people who went to Jamaica from India about 180 years ago laid a strong foundation for our ‘People to People’ ties. The nearly 70,000 people of Indian origin who consider Jamaica as their home are a living example of our cultural heritage. I thank Prime Minister Holness and his government for taking care of them. The cultural exchange programme being held today will further strengthen our mutual ties’.
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