India–CARICOM Momentum
Statements from world leaders and news coverage documenting the growing momentum behind India–CARICOM cooperation.
Strengthened by CARICOM
Caribbean Leadership on ICCCD
Statements from Caribbean heads of state and government on the role of ICCCD in the India–CARICOM corridor.
The Caribbean and India share history, values and ambition. Through ICCCD, we have an opportunity to build a future-facing partnership rooted in enterprise, culture and shared prosperity.
The India–Caribbean relationship must now move beyond sentiment into structured trade, investment and development. ICCCD can become an important platform to make that corridor real.
For small island states, meaningful partnerships open doors to investment, innovation and opportunity. ICCCD represents a bridge that can connect the Caribbean to India's scale, expertise and growth.
The Indo-Caribbean bond is not merely historical. It is civilisational, economic and strategic. ICCCD gives that relationship an institutional home for the years ahead.
India-CARICOM Diplomatic Momentum
India and the Caribbean: A Dialogue of Nations
Prime Minister of Barbados
“It is a historic moment for most of us in CARICOM to meet with PM Narendra Modi and participate in the CARICOM-India Summit at the Heads of Government level. We are honoured to host this important engagement.”
Remarks to ANI/DD India on the occasion of the India–CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana
Prime Minister of Grenada
“The Caribbean Community attaches tremendous value to the shared history, common values, kinship and strong bonds of friendship that we have enjoyed with the Government and People of India, which have strongly influenced and enriched the diverse and vibrant culture of the Caribbean.”
Official opening remarks as CARICOM Chair at the Second CARICOM–India Summit in Georgetown
Prime Minister of Dominica
“In 2021, during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, your generous provision of 70,000 AstraZeneca vaccines became a lifeline for Dominica. This act transcended a donation; it was a powerful reminder that true leadership knows no borders.”
Speech at the ceremony conferring Dominica's highest honour on India's Prime Minister during the India–CARICOM Summit in Guyana
Prime Minister of Jamaica
“India and other developing countries face the same development challenges as we do. However, they have charted a pathway of solutions that can be customised to our specific condition.”
Statement to Jamaica's House of Representatives after his official visit to India
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
“He has contributed significantly not only to the people of India but also to those around the world.”
ANI-recorded remarks in New York after Prime Minister Modi's Trinidad visit
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
“Perhaps the most significant of benevolence, kindness and certainly of empathy compared to any act of any other leader globally.”
Remarks on India's COVID-19 vaccine assistance to Antigua and the wider Caribbean
All quotes are attributed to their original sources and represent public statements on India–CARICOM relations.
Statesman Perspectives
India's Caribbean Commitment
Prime Minister of India
Strengthening the Indo-Caribbean Strategic Bridge
Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India's engagement with the Caribbean has entered a renewed era of strategic partnership and shared growth. Guided by the vision of SAGAR and strengthened ties with CARICOM, India is advancing collaboration across infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and sustainable development throughout the region.
External Affairs Minister of India
Architecting India's Caribbean Outreach
Under External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, India's engagement with the Caribbean has moved from goodwill to grounded delivery. His 2026 outreach strengthened cooperation across healthcare, energy, infrastructure, tourism and heritage — positioning the Indo-Caribbean corridor as an emerging priority in India's foreign policy.
Minister, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Powering India's Trade Architecture
Under Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, India's trade architecture has expanded at an unprecedented pace. He has identified the Caribbean and Latin America as strategic trade partners, pushing stronger logistics, export infrastructure, and market access across the corridor.