Georgetown/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held productive discussions with his Saint Lucia counterpart Philip J. Pierre on the sidelines of the Second India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana.

The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation on several issues including capacity building, education, health, renewable energy, cricket, and yoga.

PM Pierre appreciated Modi’s seven-point plan to strengthen the India- CARICOM partnership.

Both leaders highlighted the importance of collaboration in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, with a particular focus on strengthening disaster management capacities and resilience in small island nations.