Jamaican Foreign Minister Surprised with Birthday Celebration During Official Trip to India
New Delhi, India – Jamaican Foreign Minister, the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, received a delightful surprise while on an official trip to India today, as organizers commemorated her birthday following a successful Roundtable on Digital Public Infrastructure. The event, which was part of Jamaica’s ongoing diplomatic engagements with India, proved to be both productive and celebratory.
The Roundtable, held in New Delhi, attracted key stakeholders and government officials to discuss ways to strengthen partnerships in digital innovation. Johnson Smith expressed her gratitude, stating that the discussions were “highly productive and well attended,” reflecting Jamaica’s commitment to advancing its digital public infrastructure.
When your birthday falls on an Official Trip and you are surprised by organizers right after a highly productive and well attended Roundtable on Digital Public Infrastructure! #ServeWithJoy #BlessedAndGrateful #JamaicaInIndia #Partnerships https://t.co/31ajDG0Mvd pic.twitter.com/6BRUA6cEHU
— Hon. Kamina J Smith (@kaminajsmith) October 3, 2024
In a tweet after the event, Johnson Smith shared her joy: “When your birthday falls on an Official Trip and you are surprised by organizers right after a highly productive and well attended Roundtable on Digital Public Infrastructure! #ServeWithJoy #BlessedAndGrateful #JamaicaInIndia #Partnerships.”
Later in the day, she was joined by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, who is also on the official visit to India. The Press Trust of India (PTI) shared a video of the celebration at the High Commission in New Delhi, showing Johnson Smith being greeted with a cake and warm wishes. The video, which has already garnered thousands of views, highlights the light-hearted moment shared among Jamaican and Indian officials.
Johnson Smith’s visit to India, part of Jamaica’s broader diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties with the Asian nation, continues to underscore the importance of digital transformation in fostering development across various sectors. The birthday celebration added a personal touch to what has been a successful series of engagements.
The trip marks a continuation of Jamaica’s growing partnerships with India, particularly in areas of digital infrastructure, trade, and education.
