Passion Fruit Power: India's $1 Million Gift to Suriname's Agricultural Dreams!

India has sent $1 million worth of machinery to Suriname to strengthen its passion fruit sector, promoting bilateral economic ties. The move is part of India's development cooperation with Suriname, with a focus on enhancing the agricultural sector of the country. The machinery will aid in the setting up of a passion fruit packaging facility, one of three projects submitted under the grant. This action comes after recent diplomatic interactions, such as the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, where they underscored increasing cooperation in agriculture and other areas. The grant fits into India's overall approach to stepping up its outreach to the Caribbean region through economic and developmental collaborations.

 

Source: Times of Oman, Economic Times, Embassy of India in Suriname