INDIA’s Minister of State for Human Resource Development and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Dr. Satya Paal Singh, on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman.

During the visit, the two ministers discussed areas of collaboration and support between India and Guyana, specifically relating to the natural resources sector.
Minister Trotman also expressed his appreciation to Minister Paal Singh for the strong friendship between the two nations, highlighting India’s contributions to the fabric of Guyanese society.

The visiting minister was accompanied by India’s High Commissioner to Guyana, Venkatachalam Mahalingam and he is expected to call on President David Arthur Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and several government ministers and stakeholders during his three-day visit here.

On Tuesday, Minister Singh also met with members of the Indian diaspora at a reception hosted by the Indian High Commission at the Pegasus Hotel.

During that forum, there was a lively discussion between Dr Singh and diaspora members on a number of issues relating to India and Guyana.