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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday with a meeting with the Indian community, emphasizing India’s deep historical and cultural ties with the Indo-Trinidadian population and reaffirming New Delhi’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar said, “Concluded my visit with an interaction with the Indian community. Underlined the special bonds with the Girmitya community and discussed nurturing it further. Spoke about India as a reliable and trusted partner, responsive to the needs and aspirations of Trinidad and Tobago.”
During the visit, the External Affairs Minister also addressed a gathering at the historic Nelson Island, where the first Indian indentured labourers, popularly known as Girmitiyas, arrived in the Caribbean nation nearly two centuries ago.
He attended the event along with Kamla Persad-Bissessar, highlighting the shared heritage and enduring people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Jaishankar also visited the renowned Dattatreya Mandir, one of the most prominent Hindu temples in the Caribbean. Sharing details of the visit on X, he wrote, “Blessed to visit the Dattatreya Mandir in Trinidad and Tobago this evening. Prayed for the well-being of our people, and the continued strengthening of India-Trinidad and Tobago relations.”
Earlier, the minister described the country as a “home away from home” while interacting with members of the Indo-Trinidadian community in South Trinidad.
“‘Home away from home.’ A real pleasure to be among the Indo-Trinbagonian community in South Trinidad. The kinship was expressed in so many ways. And the affection, in even more. Thank PM Kamla, for the experience,” he posted.
During the visit, Jaishankar and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar also established a permanent prosthetics centre in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago, building on the success of India’s Jaipur Foot camp, which benefited over 800 differently-abled people.
During the visit, Jaishankar and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar also established a permanent prosthetics centre in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago, building on the success of India’s Jaipur Foot camp, which benefited over 800 differently-abled people.
The External Affairs Minister arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Saturday, completing his three-nation official Caribbean tour that included visits to Jamaica and Suriname.
Source: IANS
