India on Saturday dispatched approximately 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other essential utilities to Jamaica to bolster the country’s healthcare infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, shared details of the humanitarian aid on Saturday.
“India sends humanitarian assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of approximately 60 tons of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities has departed for Jamaica. This assistance will address healthcare needs, support the rehabilitation of medical infrastructure, and strengthen disaster preparedness against hurricanes,” Jaiswal said in a post on X.
India and Jamaica share deep historical and cultural ties rooted in a shared colonial past, democratic values, and a mutual love for cricket. Recently, at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness made his first official visit to India from September 30 to October 3.
During their bilateral meeting in New Delhi, Prime Minister Holness expressed Jamaica’s desire to enhance collaboration with India across various sectors, including STEM, education, digitalization, security, and energy. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the “shared history” that underpins India-Jamaica relations and described Prime Minister Holness as a “long-standing friend of India.” He expressed confidence that the visit would infuse new energy into bilateral relations.
Prime Minister Holness described his visit as a success, commending India for its strong advocacy for the Global South and its developmental contributions to countries like Jamaica. He also highlighted India’s cricketing expertise and Jamaica’s dominance in track and field as opportunities for mutual exchange and cooperation.