The Guyana High Commission in New Delhi recently hosted a Diplomatic Reception to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of Guyana’s Independence and 60 years of diplomatic relations between Guyana and India. The event brought together members of the Diplomatic Corps, senior officials of the Government of India, business leaders, representatives of partner institutions, and members of the Guyanese diaspora. High Commissioner Dharamkumar Seeraj, during his address, reflected on Guyana’s six-decade journey as an independent nation. He reaffirmed Guyana’s unwavering commitment to international law, sovereignty, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.

He also highlighted Guyana’s emergence as the world’s fastest-growing economy and its global leadership on food security, energy security, and climate security through initiatives such as the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS 2030), the Global Biodiversity Alliance (GBA), and the CARICOM Agri-Food Systems Agenda.

On bilateral ties, the High Commissioner celebrated six decades of friendship between Guyana and India, highlighting expanding cooperation in healthcare, energy, agriculture, technology and education, alongside a shared commitment to sustainable development and South-South cooperation. Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles of India, Shri Pabitra Margherita, reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Guyana and India and expressed India’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.