EAM S. Jaishankar pays tribute in Suriname

What happened:

On May 7, S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, paid tribute at the ‘Monument for the Fallen Heroes’ in Mariënburg, Suriname, honouring victims of the 1902 uprising.

Why it matters:

The gesture highlights shared historical ties between India and Suriname, reinforcing cultural connections and strengthening people-to-people relations rooted in anti-colonial struggles.