Indian Ambassador Subhash Gupta Bids Farewell in Suriname, Discusses Bilateral Ties
Indian Ambassador Subhash Gupta met Surinames Foreign Minister Alva Baptiste to strengthen bilateral relations during his farewell visit.
Paramaribo, September 5 (Udaipur Kiran) : Indian Ambassador Subhash Gupta recently paid a farewell visit to Suriname’s Foreign Minister Alva Baptiste in Paramaribo, where discussions centered on enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. The Indian Embassy shared details of the meeting on the social media platform X, noting that Gupta also met with senior ministers, including Stevenson King and Keithson Hermin Charles, to explore ways to strengthen ties.
In addition, last week, Ambassador Gupta unveiled a plaque related to Quick Impact Projects (QIP) alongside Minister of Public Works and Spatial Planning Stephen Tsang. The embassy highlighted that India has launched a pedestrian safety project in Paramaribo under the QIP framework, marking a significant outcome during the golden jubilee year of India-Suriname relations.
Earlier in May, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar inaugurated a fruit processing facility in Paramaribo, which was established with Indian financial assistance. This facility was funded through a $1 million grant for small and medium enterprises announced by Jaishankar in 2025.
During his address at the inauguration, Jaishankar emphasized that the project underscores India’s commitment to being a partner in the Global South. He reiterated India’s philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,’ meaning the world is one family, showcasing this commitment through tangible projects and initiatives.
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