President says major agri help coming from India

President Irfaan Ali (fifth from left) and Indian High Commissioner to Guyana Dr K J Srinivasa sharing a toast at the observance of India’s Republic Day anniversary. (Indian High Commission photo)

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday praised India’s innovativeness and said that New Delhi will be extending expansive help in the agriculture sector to boost this country’s food drive.

Speaking at a reception held in observance of India’s 73rd Republic Anniversary at the Atlantic Ballroom, Pegasus Hotel and Suites, Ali referenced his recent “fruitful visit” to India and its positive impacts.

“This is no secret. This is a policy position of the Government, and I’m very pleased with the discussions we had at the highest level and their (India’s) overall deep interest in being a part of the entire ecosystem of our energy sector. Not just buying our crude, no. The discussions were not that narrow. The discussions were comprehensive and covered the entire ecosystem in relation to oil and gas”, he said, according to a release from the Office of the President.