External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a Caribbean tour, said India helps “de-risk” the international economy. He cited IMF projections that India will contribute about 17% of global growth in 2026. The minister added that India is still the fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong momentum and stabilising domestic inflation.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Kingston for his first official visit to Jamaica, aiming to meet the island’s leadership, business community, and the Indian diaspora. The stop is part of a three-nation Caribbean tour running May 2 to May 10, also covering Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting long standing India ties with the region.
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