Guyana seeks to tap into India’s expertise, as its digital economy to reach US$1 Trillion by 2028

As Indian positions itself to emerge as a key player in the evolving digital playground, Guyana is seeking to tap into India’s expertise when it comes to technology as the country’s digital economy is projected to reach some US$1 trillion by 2028.

Guyana’s Prime Minister Mark Phillips and High Commissioner of India to Guyana Dr Amit Telang

On Sunday India marked its 76th Republic Day commemorating the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of India and the country’s transition to a republic which came into effect on 26 January 1950.
In Guyana, a reception was held to celebrate the occasion. Addressing the gathering Prime Minister Mark Phillips highlighted India’s emergence as a key player in several critical sectors over the years. The Prime Minister explained that through partnerships Guyana could benefit from India’s expertise in digital transformation.
“India has emerged as a powerful nation on the global stage and its influence and capabilities as a partner are invaluable for us in Guyana… Our Government look forward to strengthening collaboration in areas that have traditionally been a cornerstone of our relations, while also exploring new opportunities for mutual benefit.”
The Prime Minister highlighted. “As we navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape, I firmly believe that the collaboration between Guyana and India presents a unique opportunity for sustained economic development and progress. India’s digital economy, projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2028, holds significant potential for collaboration in cutting-edge sectors such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and knowledge sharing.”
Moreover, the Prime Minister highlighted that India has been a staunch advocate for the use of renewable energy, another area where he revealed Guyana could tap into.
“India’s considerable advances in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar and wind, provide invaluable lessons and prospects for Guyana as we seek to harness our own renewable energy resources.

Guyana’s extensive natural resources make it well-positioned to develop sustainable energy solutions that can meet internal demands while also creating potential export markets. Collaborating with India in this industry will not only simplify technology transfer and investment, but will also assist us in achieving our goals of sustainable development and climate resilience.”
Also present at the ceremony was High Commissioner of India to Guyana Dr Amit Telang who reaffirmed India’s commitment towards working with partner nations.
“We continue to support our partners in the global south, especially in infrastructure development and capacity building, covering a wide range of areas, keeping in mind their developmental priorities and people’s aspirations… India has created a robust digital public infrastructure that is among the best in the world. Our objective is to share our experiences, offering cost-effective solutions, catering to the individual needs of our partner countries, especially in the CARICOM region, to suit their individual requirements.”
The High Commissioner added, “the National Quantum Mission aims to create a vibrant and innovative ecosystem in this new frontier of technology. We would be delighted to share our knowledge and expertise with our partners in the CARICOM region and we look forward to work very closely with them in the field of information technology, especially to promote and upgrade skills in this rapidly developing area which is highly relevant for the future growth and development.”
Diplomatic relations between India and Guyana have been in place since 1965, when a Commission of India was established in Georgetown. This was upgraded to a full-fledged High Commission of India in 1968, following Guyana’s independence on May 26, 1966.