President RamNath Kovind arrived in Kingstown

President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Kingstown, the capital city of Saint Vincent and Grenadines. He was recieved by Governor General Ms Dame Susan Dougan. St. Vincent & Grenadines and India enjoy cordial relations and interact actively in various international forums including the United Nations and Commonwealth.

Culturally and historically also India is connected to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Persons of Indian Origins had come to the island nation in the 19th century. The descendents of those persons now form an important part of the local community. 1st June has been declared as Indian Arrival Day in St Vincent whereas 7th October has been declared as Indian Heritage Day.