External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visited Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago in May 2026, advancing India's trade, technology, and tourism framework through medical aid, infrastructure projects, and eight bilateral agreements while countering Chinese regional influence.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasized Jamaica must build climate resilience and international collaboration, noting Hurricane Melissa caused US$12.2 billion in damages costing 56.7 percent of GDP, while global growth faces Middle East conflict headwinds.
India's foreign minister made his first bilateral visit to Jamaica, signing three cooperation agreements on healthcare, clean energy, and broadcasting while pledging medical equipment, training expansion, and financial support to strengthen bilateral ties across digital payments, defence, and trade sectors.
India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar concluded a historic bilateral visit to Jamaica, signing three MoUs and agreeing to strengthen trade, skilled worker mobility including healthcare professionals, and development cooperation across multiple sectors.