India and Suriname Work Together

May 8, 2026, 22:55
IndiaInternational

Introduction

Minister S. Jaishankar visited Suriname from May 6 to 7. He wanted to make the friendship between India and Suriname stronger.

Main Body

Minister Jaishankar met with Minister Melvin Bouva. They talked about health, farming, and safety. India gave money to help Suriname build new things. India helped Suriname build a factory for passion fruit. India paid 1 million dollars for this project. This helps farmers in Suriname make more money. Minister Jaishankar talked about the world. He said the world is difficult now. He said India helps other countries. For example, India gave vaccines to 100 countries. He also visited statues of Mahatma Gandhi. He looked at old photos of people from India who moved to Suriname. He said these people are important for the friendship.

Conclusion

The two countries agreed to meet again in India. They want to be friends for a long time.

Learning

πŸ•’ The "Past Time" Pattern

In this story, we see how to talk about things that already happened. We change the action word (verb) to show it is in the past.

The Magic 'ed' Rule Most words just need -ed at the end:

  • Visit β†’\rightarrow Visited
  • Talk β†’\rightarrow Talked
  • Want β†’\rightarrow Wanted

The Rule-Breakers Some words change completely. You just have to remember them:

  • Give β†’\rightarrow Gave
  • Say β†’\rightarrow Said
  • Make β†’\rightarrow Made

Quick Look: Now vs. Then

  • Now: India helps countries. β†’\rightarrow Then: India helped Suriname.
  • Now: He looks at photos. β†’\rightarrow Then: He looked at photos.

Vocabulary Learning

visit (v.)
To go to see someone or a place.
Example:I will visit my friend tomorrow.
friendship (n.)
A close bond between people.
Example:Their friendship grew stronger over time.
health (n.)
The state of being free from illness.
Example:Good health is very important.
money (n.)
Currency used to buy goods.
Example:She saved money for her future.
help (v.)
To assist or support someone.
Example:Can you help me with this task?
build (v.)
To make something by putting parts together.
Example:They will build a new house next year.
factory (n.)
A place where goods are made.
Example:The factory produces cars.
world (n.)
All the earth and its people.
Example:The world is facing many challenges.
vaccine (n.)
Medicine that protects against disease.
Example:The vaccine helps prevent infections.
important (adj.)
Having great value or significance.
Example:It is important to study every day.