Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian leader in more than 50 years to the South American country with diaspora ties.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a state visit Wednesday to the South American country of Guyana, where 40 percent of the population is of subcontinental origin.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visit to three nations witnessed a whirlwind diplomacy, as he met over 30 world leaders and also held flurry of bilateral meetings during the five-day trip.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says his government views the South American country of Guyana as key to its energy security.

Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday his country is interested in oil from Guyana, the small South American nation with the world's highest per capita crude reserves.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a historic visit to Guyana by addressing its Parliament, the first for an Indian PM in five decades. His tour emphasizes India's global influence and recognition, as noted by prestigious awards from Guyana and Dominica,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue mounted here and remembered the Father of the Nation's eternal principles of peace and non-violence