New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi on the sidelines of 17th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) in Indore in January. In their meeting, both leaders held discussions on cooperation in areas of mutual interest including hydrocarbons, defence, maritime security, digital initiatives and ICT, and capacity building.

President Santokhi was on an official visit to India from January 7 to 14, and is a special guest of honour at the PBD. Suriname appreciated restructuring by India of Suriname’s debt arising from lines of credit availed by it.

During his visit, Mr Santokhi also held discussions with Indian President Droupadi Murmu and attended the valedictory session and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award Ceremony on January 10. He also attended the inaugural session of the Global Investors Summit in Indore following which he visited Ahmedabad and New Delhi.