India, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas

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Georgetown: India and Guyana Wednesday agreed to ramp up cooperation in areas of defence, trade, energy, pharmaceutical and agriculture as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali held extensive talks focusing on bolstering the overall relations. The two sides inked five agreements that will provide for cooperation in a range of sectors such as hydrocarbons, healthcare, culture and agriculture. In his media statement, Modi said Guyana will play...

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Mobile internet suspension extended in Manipur for three more days

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India, Guyana ink 5 pacts; resolve to expand ties in diverse areas

Georgetown: India and Guyana Wednesday agreed to ramp up cooperation in areas of defence, trade, energy, pharmaceutical and agriculture as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali held extensive talks focusing on bolstering the overall relations. The two sides inked five agreements that will provide for cooperation in a range of sectors such as...

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