Port of Spain, May 27 (IANS) India has supported the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries since decolonisation and the early phase of nation-building in the region. The relationship was further strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago last year, which marked the 180th anniversary of the arrival of indentured Indian immigrants in 1845, a report has stated. Writing for the Caribbean media outlet ‘Daily Express’, Ralph Maraj, Trinidad and Tobago’s Amb…
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New Delhi/Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago with an interaction with the Indian community, underscoring India’s deep historical and cultural bonds with the Indo-Trinidadian population and reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar said, “Concluded my visit with an interaction with the Indian community. Underlined the special bonds …
Port of Spain, May 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has jointly handed over an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago along with the Caribbean nation’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.EAM Jaishankar said on Saturday that the commitment made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in July 2025 during his visit is being delivered now.”This project will strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ecosystem and provide fresh impetus to its farmi…
New Delhi/Port of Spain, May 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar held a series of high-level engagements in Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit, focussing on bilateral cooperation, cultural ties, education initiatives and regional partnerships.Upon arriving in Trinidad and Tobago in the early hours of Saturday, EAM Jaishankar posted on X, “A pleasure to be back in Trinidad and Tobago. Thank FM Sean Sobers for the warm welcome. Look forward to a productive visit ov…
Port of Spain, May 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Friday that the India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship reflects a unique convergence of history, ahead of his visit to the dual island nation.The EAM is on an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from May 8-10 after concluding his visit to Jamaica and Suriname from May 2-7.”The India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship reflects a unique convergence of history, human connection, and shared aspirations. It has evolved …
Port of Spain, May 7 (IANS) Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BJP’s historic electoral victory in West Bengal Assembly elections. Kamla Persad-Bissessar took to social media ‘X’ on Wednesday (local time) and said, “The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago extends sincere congratulations to Shree Narendra Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and to the Bharatiya Janata Party …
Paramaribo, May 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (Indian time) arrived in Suriname in the second leg of his three-nation visit and was welcomed by his counterpart, Melvin Bouva. In a post on X, the EAM said, “Arrived in Paramaribo, Suriname, for my first visit. Really touched to be personally received by FM Melvin Bouva. Looking forward to our talks tomorrow.” He will hold a series of bilateral talks with the Suriname leadership during his visit to boost cooper…
Kingston, May 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, who is currently on a visit to Jamaica, held a series of engagements in Kingston with the ministers and business leaders of the Caribbean nation, discussing ways to expand cooperation across various sectors. He called on Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and held a meeting focusing on the economic and people-to-people cooperation.”Pleased to call on Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Kingston. Conveyed the greetings of PM N…
Kingston, May 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar joined Jamaican PM Andrew Holness to dedicate an electronic scoreboard gifted by India to Sabina Park, a historic cricket venue in Kingston, positioning the gift as a symbol of cultural bonds and future collaboration between the two nations.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “The India-Jamaica story is written in runs, written in respect, written in friendship. Joined Prime Minister Andrew Holness in formally dedicating the e…
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (EAM) will pay an official visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago from May 2-10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday. The MEA said these countries share a special connection with India owing to the presence of Girmitiya communities.’Girmitiyas’ were Indian indentured labourers who left India in the mid to late 19th century to work in British colonies, where many eventually settled. The term ‘Girmit’ …