A tiny country has become one of India's most exciting relationships
Its massive oil reserves are set to make it one of the world's richest countries
It has a 350,000+ Indian diaspora & major defence purchases from ๐ฎ๐ณ lined up
๐งตon how a tiny nation became vital to ๐ฎ๐ณ (1/10)
Its massive oil reserves are set to make it one of the world's richest countries
It has a 350,000+ Indian diaspora & major defence purchases from ๐ฎ๐ณ lined up
๐งตon how a tiny nation became vital to ๐ฎ๐ณ (1/10)
(2/10)
That country is Guyana
Guyana is a Caribbean nation on the north coast of S. America
It has a population of just 800k people w. 40% of ๐ฎ๐ณ descent whose ancestors were brought to the country as indentured laborers under the UK
There are key reasons why it matters to ๐ฎ๐ณ
That country is Guyana
Guyana is a Caribbean nation on the north coast of S. America
It has a population of just 800k people w. 40% of ๐ฎ๐ณ descent whose ancestors were brought to the country as indentured laborers under the UK
There are key reasons why it matters to ๐ฎ๐ณ
(3/10)
1. Energy
Guyana is the world's newest oil power w. 11 billion barrels of oil reserves discovered since 2015
That gives it the 17th largest reserve in the world
A senior ๐ฎ๐ณ diplomat tells me that once sales begin, Guyana will become one of the world's richest nations
1. Energy
Guyana is the world's newest oil power w. 11 billion barrels of oil reserves discovered since 2015
That gives it the 17th largest reserve in the world
A senior ๐ฎ๐ณ diplomat tells me that once sales begin, Guyana will become one of the world's richest nations
(4/10)
For India, Guyana's massive oil reserves can guarantee its energy security
๐ฎ๐ณ imports 82% of its oil & has tried to diversify sources of supply away from Middle-East
Guyana will produce >1 million barrels per day by end of decade, making it an important supplier to ๐ฎ๐ณ
For India, Guyana's massive oil reserves can guarantee its energy security
๐ฎ๐ณ imports 82% of its oil & has tried to diversify sources of supply away from Middle-East
Guyana will produce >1 million barrels per day by end of decade, making it an important supplier to ๐ฎ๐ณ
(5/10)
Guyana also wants India's help to develop its oil sector
I spoke to the country's Vice-Prez Bharrat Jagdeo
Guyana wants:
-๐ฎ๐ณ investment in its oil sector
-Skilled engineers & technicians from ๐ฎ๐ณ
-Joint exploration & development w. ๐ฎ๐ณ oil companies
Guyana also wants India's help to develop its oil sector
I spoke to the country's Vice-Prez Bharrat Jagdeo
Guyana wants:
-๐ฎ๐ณ investment in its oil sector
-Skilled engineers & technicians from ๐ฎ๐ณ
-Joint exploration & development w. ๐ฎ๐ณ oil companies
(6/10)
This will help India vastly improve its energy security since it has been dependent on Middle-Eastern sources like S. Arabia & Iraq
A top ๐ฎ๐ณ official tells me that Delhi expects Guyana to become the next UAE
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This will help India vastly improve its energy security since it has been dependent on Middle-Eastern sources like S. Arabia & Iraq
A top ๐ฎ๐ณ official tells me that Delhi expects Guyana to become the next UAE
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(7/10)
2. Defence
Guyana wants to modernise its military & needs ๐ฎ๐ณ defence platforms
It wants to buy fast patrol boats for its Coast Guard to safeguard maritime resources
Guyana eyeing ๐ฎ๐ณ's Dornier planes to๐domestic connectivity
๐ฎ๐ณ also wants to triple def exports by 2025
2. Defence
Guyana wants to modernise its military & needs ๐ฎ๐ณ defence platforms
It wants to buy fast patrol boats for its Coast Guard to safeguard maritime resources
Guyana eyeing ๐ฎ๐ณ's Dornier planes to๐domestic connectivity
๐ฎ๐ณ also wants to triple def exports by 2025
(8/10)
3. Politics
India has reached out aggressively to the 15 Caribbean states including Guyana
As a senior diplomat told me, these states are a solid voting block for ๐ฎ๐ณ in the United Nations & other int'l forums
Reaching out to Guyana is part of ๐ฎ๐ณ's wider strategy
3. Politics
India has reached out aggressively to the 15 Caribbean states including Guyana
As a senior diplomat told me, these states are a solid voting block for ๐ฎ๐ณ in the United Nations & other int'l forums
Reaching out to Guyana is part of ๐ฎ๐ณ's wider strategy
(9/10)
4. Diaspora
Guyana is home to Indian-origin diaspora of 350k (of 800k population)
Key politicians like current Prez. Irfaan Ali & VP Bharrat Jagdeo are of ๐ฎ๐ณ-descent
๐ฎ๐ณ-origin politicians are major supporters of better ties w. IND in the country's divided politics
4. Diaspora
Guyana is home to Indian-origin diaspora of 350k (of 800k population)
Key politicians like current Prez. Irfaan Ali & VP Bharrat Jagdeo are of ๐ฎ๐ณ-descent
๐ฎ๐ณ-origin politicians are major supporters of better ties w. IND in the country's divided politics
(10/10)
India's outreach has been aggressive to this diaspora
Prez. Irfaan Ali was the Chief Guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Jan
Former Guyanese Presidents were also present at the event
As a younger man, PM Modi also visited the country for diaspora outreach
India's outreach has been aggressive to this diaspora
Prez. Irfaan Ali was the Chief Guest at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Jan
Former Guyanese Presidents were also present at the event
As a younger man, PM Modi also visited the country for diaspora outreach
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