Kingston, May 3 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica on Saturday for his first official visit to the Caribbean nation, where he is expected to engage with the country's leadership, business community and members of the Indian diaspora.

"Pleased to arrive in Kingston for my first visit to Jamaica," Jaishankar wrote on X. He added, "Touched by the warm welcome extended by Foreign Minister Kamina J Smith."

Jaishankar also said he looked forward to discussions during the two-day visit, stating, "Look forward to engaging with the Jamaican leadership, business community, and members of the Indian diaspora over the next two days."

Earlier, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar made a brief stopover in Zurich while en ro...