New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said he had a great conversation with Suriname's Foreign Minister Melvin Bouva and conveyed India's greetings on the 50th anniversary of Suriname's Independence. In a post on X, the minister said he looked forward to deepening the partnership and strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries.

"Conveyed good wishes on the 50th anniversary of Suriname's Independence. Look forward to deepening our partnership and people to people ties, " he wrote.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, India and Suriname share close and friendly relations shaped by cultural links and a long-standing Indian diaspora presence. The Ministry of External Affairs notes that ...