India–Trinidad and Tobago relations

India-Trinidad and Tobago relations
Map indicating locations of India and Trinidad and Tobago

India
Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India (right) and Prime Minister Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago (left)

The bilateral relations between the Republic of India and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have considerably expanded in recent years with both nations building strategic and commercial ties. Both nations formally established diplomatic relations in 1962.[1] Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonians form the largest ethnic group in the country at 37.6% of the total population.[2]

Background

Both nations were colonised by the British Empire; India supported independence of Trinidad and Tobago from colonial rule and established its diplomatic mission in 1962 - the year that Trinidad and Tobago officially gained independence from British rule. Trinidad and Tobago's largest ethnic group is citizens of Indian descent. The nations possess diverse natural and economic resources and are the largest economies in their respective regions. Both are members of the United Nations, Commonwealth of Nations, G-77 and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Migration

The relationship between India and Trinidad and Tobago started on 30 May 1845, when the Fatel Razack brought 225 indentured labourers to Trinidad from India. Today, 37% of Trinidad and Tobago's population are of pure Indian descent. That number is slightly higher when including multiracial individuals, mostly Dougla people.[3]

Recent relations

In 2010, Indian nationals can now travel to Trinidad and Tobago without a visa and can visit up to 90 days.[4] There has also been initiatives by the Government of India to provide Trinidadians and Tobagonians of Indian descent with Overseas Citizenship of India.

Bilateral agreements

Date Agreement name Law ref. number Note
1985 Cooperation in Science and Technology[3]
1987 Cultural Cooperation Agreement[3]
1999 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement[3]
February 2003 Political, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation[3]
2007 Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA)[3]

Indian Business companies in Trinidad and Tobago

Diplomacy

See also

References

  1. ^ "About Trinidad and Tobago | the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago". Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  2. ^ "TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 2011 POPULATIONAND HOUSING CENSUS DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT" (PDF). 2013-05-02. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-09-16. Retrieved 2012-01-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Free entry for Indians, Russians | Trinidad Express Newspaper | News". Archived from the original on February 2, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2011.

External links

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