India–Trinidad and Tobago relations

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]

Indo-Trinbago relations

India
Trinidad and Tobago

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. They possess diverse natural and economic resources and are the largest economies in their respective regions. Both are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, G-77 and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

Migration

To Trinidad and Tobago

The relationship between India and Trinidad & Tobago started on 30 May 1845, when the first ship ‘‘Fatel Razack’’ to bring 225 indentured labourers to Trinidad from India. Today, 42% of Trinidad and Tobago's population are of either full or partial Indian descent.[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]

Bilateral agreements
DateAgreement nameLaw ref. numberNote
1985Cooperation in Science and Technology[3]
1987Cultural Cooperation Agreement[3]
1999Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement[3]
February 2003Political, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation[3]
2007Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA)[3]

Indian Business companies in Trinidad and Tobago

Diplomacy

See also

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2012-01-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO 2011 POPULATIONAND HOUSING CENSUS DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT" (PDF). web.archive.org. 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  3. http://hcipos.net/hci/images/stories/PDF/tt-bilateral-relations.pdf
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 19, 2011. Retrieved January 19, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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