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CARICOM and India on Wednesday agreed to ramp up collaboration on a range of solar energy options which will include desalination units while agriculture co-operation will encompass climate smart technology and high yielding seeds.
A joint statement on Wednesday from the Second CARICOM-India Summit in Georgetown coinciding with the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed other sectors including health and pharmaceuticals and technology and innovation.
Co-chaired by CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell and PM Modi, the summit agreed to boost collaboration on renewable energy with solar applications as the centrepiece.