15,000 km away from India, I feel 'very much' at home: President Ram Nath Kovind at Jamaican Parliament

While addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament of Jamaica, President Ram Nath Kovind highlighted that the Caribbean island nation has welcomed Indians with open arms and given them dignity and respect.

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday (May 17, 2022) addressed the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament of Jamaica and said that fifteen thousand kilometres away from India, he feels "very much" at home. He said that as the Constitutional Head of the world's largest democracy, he feels "delighted and honoured" to speak to this august gathering of the leaders of the vibrant democracy of Jamaica.

President Kovind also expressed confidence that convergences and complementarities between the two nations will be mutually beneficial and stated that India is ready to partner with Jamaica and share its technical skills, knowledge and expertise which could transform the Caribbean country's education and businesses.

President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Joint Meeting of the Houses of Parliament of Jamaica.  pic.twitter.com/S09B5pIiwR

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"Let me also state at the outset that being in Jamaica, experiencing its lively culture and meeting its even livelier people is something I was eagerly looking forward to. The soul-stirring songs of Bob Marley, Reggae music, sports superstars, as well as the warm and welcoming nature of the Jamaicans are well known the world over. So are your Blue Mountain coffee and the beautiful beaches," he said.