Jaishankar Inaugurates Jaipur Foot Centre and Agro-Processing Hub in Trinidad and Tobago
‘A gift of mobility’: Jaishankar launches Jaipur Foot Centre, agro-hub in Trinidad and Tobago
The Economic Times
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On May 10, 2023, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a Jaipur Foot Prosthetics Centre and an agro-processing facility in Penal, Trinidad and Tobago, alongside Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. These projects enhance India's development partnership in the Caribbean, following Jaishankar's recent diplomatic visits to the region.
- 01S. Jaishankar inaugurated a Jaipur Foot Prosthetics Centre and an agro-processing facility in Trinidad and Tobago.
- 02The projects aim to strengthen India's development partnership in the Caribbean.
- 03The inauguration took place on May 10, 2023.
- 04Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar joined the ceremony.
- 05These initiatives are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach efforts in the region.
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On May 10, 2023, S. Jaishankar, India's External Affairs Minister, inaugurated two significant projects in Trinidad and Tobago: a permanent Jaipur Foot Prosthetics Centre and an agro-processing facility in Penal. These initiatives, launched in collaboration with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, aim to enhance India's development partnership in the Caribbean. This move follows Jaishankar's recent diplomatic engagements in Jamaica and Suriname, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to fostering relationships with Caribbean nations. The Jaipur Foot Centre is particularly notable for providing mobility solutions to those in need, symbolizing a humanitarian effort alongside economic development.
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The establishment of the Jaipur Foot Centre will provide essential mobility solutions to individuals with disabilities in Trinidad and Tobago, improving their quality of life.
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