Jaishankar Wraps Up Trinidad Visit, Strengthens Cultural and Development Ties
Jaishankar concludes Trinidad visit; highlights cultural links, development partnerships
The Economic Times
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During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the deep cultural connections with the Indian diaspora, particularly the Girmitya community. He also launched a prosthetics center to enhance mobility for people with disabilities, reinforcing India's commitment to development partnerships in the Caribbean.
- 01Jaishankar highlighted India's historical ties with Trinidad and Tobago during his visit.
- 02He engaged with the Girmitya community, descendants of Indian indentured laborers.
- 03A new prosthetics center was launched to aid individuals with disabilities.
- 04India aims to strengthen its role as a development partner in the Caribbean.
- 05Jaishankar's visit is part of a broader tour to enhance ties with Caribbean nations.
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, focusing on the strong cultural and historical ties between India and the Caribbean nation. He interacted with the Indian community, emphasizing the importance of the Girmitya community, which comprises descendants of Indian indentured laborers who migrated to Trinidad between 1845 and 1917. Jaishankar also launched a permanent prosthetics center in Penal town, a project aimed at providing mobility and dignity to those with disabilities, following the success of India's Jaipur Foot initiative that has benefited over 800 individuals. He described the center as a significant step in India's commitment to development partnerships in the Caribbean. Jaishankar's visit is part of a larger tour that includes Jamaica and Suriname, aimed at deepening India's engagement with Caribbean nations.
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The launch of the prosthetics center will significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in Trinidad and Tobago.
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