Jaishankar Enjoys Trinidad's Iconic Street Food 'Doubles' During Caribbean Visit
Jaishankar samples Trinidad's iconic 'doubles'
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During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar sampled the local street food 'doubles,' highlighting the cultural ties between India and the Caribbean nation. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar emphasized the importance of these shared experiences in strengthening bilateral relations.
- 01Jaishankar tasted Trinidad's popular street food 'doubles' during his visit.
- 02Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar highlighted the cultural bonds between India and Trinidad and Tobago.
- 03Doubles is a chickpea-based dish with roots in the Indian diaspora.
- 04Trinidad and Tobago has a significant population of Indian descent, making up 40-45% of the total population.
- 05Jaishankar's visit is part of a broader effort to enhance India's engagement with Caribbean nations.
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During his visit to Trinidad and Tobago, S. Jaishankar (India's External Affairs Minister) enjoyed the local street food known as 'doubles.' This dish, made of curried chickpeas served between two pieces of fried flatbread, reflects the culinary influence of the Indian diaspora in the Caribbean. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar noted that Jaishankar's experience with the dish symbolizes the growing cultural bonds between the two nations. Trinidad and Tobago has a rich Indian heritage, with approximately 143,000 indentured workers migrating from India between 1845 and 1917. Today, descendants of these workers constitute nearly 40-45% of the country's 1.36 million population, playing a vital role in its social and economic landscape. Jaishankar's visit to Port of Spain is part of a three-nation tour aimed at strengthening India's diplomatic ties with Caribbean countries.
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Jaishankar's visit and appreciation of local culture can enhance tourism and cultural exchanges between India and Trinidad and Tobago.
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