Guyana Vice-President Praises India’s Digital Growth, Meets VP Radhakrishnan in Delhi

February 23, 2026

New Delhi:  Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan held a meeting with his Guyanese counterpart Bharrat Jagdeo in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors.

Vice-President of Guyana, H.E. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, called on the Vice-President of India at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen India–Guyana ties across diverse sectors. Dr. Jagdeo appreciated the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s rapid progress in digital governance and financial inclusion through UPI. Both sides discussed the possibility of extending similar models to Guyana. The Guyanese delegation also expressed interest in India’s e-Migrate platform and the ITEC programme, according to a post by the Vice President’s Office on X.

Focus on Global South and International Platforms

The Vice-Presidents reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the voice of the Global South at international platforms, including the United Nations Security Council and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. Both leaders also shared their mutual passion for cricket and acknowledged Guyana’s contribution to the game.

Visit for AI Impact Summit

Jagdeo arrived in New Delhi last week to attend the AI Impact Summit hosted by India from February 16–20. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, welcomed him at the airport on February 17. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that Jagdeo’s visit to India will further strengthen the historic and multifaceted bilateral ties.

Guyana President Extends Republic Day Wishes

Last month, Guyana President Irfaan Ali extended warm wishes to PM Narendra Modi and the people of India on Republic Day.

“On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of the Republic of India, we extend warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of India as they commemorate the adoption of their Constitution and the enduring ideals it enshrines,” Irfaan Ali had posted on X on January 26.

He noted that India, as the world’s largest democracy, continues to champion the interests and aspirations of developing states on the global stage.

President Ali stated that Guyana values its bond with India and noted that ties between the two nations have matured into a strong partnership based on mutual respect and cooperation across diverse sectors.