NEWLY APPOINTED Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Vayalar Ravi, is scheduled to arrive in Jamaica on May 28 for a two day visit to speak with the over 50,000 Indians living in the country. Minister Ravi is also expected to meet with Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller and Senator Delano Franklyn, State Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in an effort to strengthen the social, cultural and economic relations between the two countries.
The announcement was made by India's High Commissioner, Kailash Agrawal, on Wednesday.
CULTURAL SPECTRUM
"I am happy to note that persons of Indian origin, after years of integration and assimilation in the Jamaican society and cultural spectrum, are working towards the all round development and prosperity of Jamaica," he said.
During his visit, Mr. Ravi will interact with Indian nationals to observe their way of life in Jamaica, and to ascertain the problems they face and explore solutions in an effort to ensure their welfare.
The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, was established just over 12 months ago to address the needs of Indians living abroad. Mr. Ravi will also pay a visit to other Caribbean countries during his visit to the region scheduled for May 27 to June 6.
