Embassy of India
Paramaribo, Suriname
Concurrently accredited to Barbados, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Events & Photo Gallery
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On 22 March 2026 the occasion of Bihar Day, the 2nd edition of India Means Business was organized in a hybrid format, focusing on the Suriname-Bihar Business Interaction Forum. A detailed presentation on Bihar’s business prospects and investment opportunities was delivered by the Bihar Industry Association. The Managing Director of Bihar Tourism, Mr. Nand Kishor, invited the audience and tour operators to visit Bihar, highlighting the state’s key tourist destinations. The event was followed by captivating cultural performances, including a soulful Chhath musical play, Jhijhiya dance, Chaita, and the Bhagwati greeting of Mithila.The programme concluded with the serving of representative Bihari cuisines such as Litti-Chokha, Ghughni-Chiura, Khaja, Fullori, and more. View More -
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On 18 March, under the India-UN SDG Fund, the Ambassador handed over computers and other equipment to St. Vincentius Hospital, ‘s Lands Hospital, Medical Mission, RGD, BOG/Family & Community Health, Diakonessenhuis, MMC, the HIV Programme (PMTCT Component), and the Academic Hospital at PAHO headquarters in Paramaribo.This donation will strengthen surveillance, data management, and reporting for the elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission (EMTCT-Plus) of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B in Suriname. View More -
International Day of Yoga 2026, 100-Day Countdown On 14 March 2026, a curtain-raiser yoga session was held at Waterkant, on the banks of the Suriname River in Paramaribo, marking the 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga 2026. Heartfelt thanks to all yoga enthusiasts and members of the Indian Diaspora for their enthusiastic participation and collective spirit. Together, we move toward health and well-being View More -
On 6 March, Amb. Subhash Gupta, along with Embassy officials, held a review meeting on ongoing developmental projects, including Lines of Credit, QIP, and other initiatives, with Amb. Joan Ilahi, Senior Policy & Project Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Business Cooperation of Suriname. View More -
On 04 March 2026, Embassy of India, in collaboration with the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), joyfully celebrated the vibrant Holi Phagwa Festival at Bharat Bhawan. The event came alive with traditional music (Chowtal and Baithak Gaana), soulful songs, energetic dance performances, and the colorful tradition of gulal throwing, bringing together diverse communities in a true spirit of harmony. The event was organized as a part of the Promotion of Cultural Ties with Diaspora coinciding with a yearlong celebration marking the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between India and Suriname. The celebration was honored by the presence of H.E. Lalinie Gopal, President’s representative, and ministers, members of the Suriname National Assembly, the diplomatic corps, cultural associations, diaspora organizations, artists, and the friends of India also joined the festivities.In his address, Ambassador H.E. Subhash Gupta highlighted the cultural significance of Holi Phagwa in India’s agrarian tradition and its deep-rooted place in Suriname’s cultural fabric. View More -
In a notable advancement toward strengthening pharmaceutical governance and deepening bilateral cooperation in the health sector, the Honourable Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados, H.E. Senator the Honourable Lisa Cummins, and H.E. Subhash Prasad Gupta, High Commissioner of India to Barbados, inked a Memorandum of Understanding on Pharmacopoeial Cooperation on behalf of the Government of Barbados and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of the Republic of India respectively, during an official signing ceremony hosted by the Government of Barbados on 27 February 2026. View More -
High Commissioner Subhash Gupta interacted with the members of the Indian community and diaspora, including students of Bridgetown International University-School of Medicine in Barbados, to address their grievances at the open house and consular camp held on 24 February 2026. They alsojoined in a collective recitation of the national song of India to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. View More
