India–Trinidad and Tobago relations

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

India
Trinidad and Tobago

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. 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, 37% of Trinidad and Tobago's population are of 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]

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. ^ "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). 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.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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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