Indian Delegation Meets Government Leaders, Visits Businesses Under SEEDS Initiative
The visit focused on expanding cooperation between India and Antigua and Barbuda, with business site visits linked to an equipment support initiative.
An Indian delegation has met with senior government officials and visited two businesses in Antigua and Barbuda as part of efforts to expand the development partnership between the two countries.
The delegation paid courtesy calls on Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration E.P. Chet Greene. It also met with Minister of Agriculture, Lands and the Blue Economy Anthony Smith Jr.
Leading the delegation was Ms Simran, Under Secretary in the Development Partnership Administration of India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
A team from NABARD Consultancy Services, known as NABCONS, was headed by Mr Pushphas Pandey.
The visit included stops at Crispa Wholesale & Distribution Company Ltd. and A & B Farms Ltd. in connection with India’s SEEDS initiative, Supply of Equipment for Efficient Development of SMEs.
The initiative forms part of India’s development partnership programme aimed at supporting nations in the Global South, with a focus on equipment for small and medium-sized enterprises.
India’s High Commission in Guyana, which is accredited to Antigua and Barbuda, was represented by India’s Honorary Consul in Antigua and Barbuda, Vijay Tewani.
The account of the visit did not specify what equipment the businesses may receive or announce any agreements arising from the meetings
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