India and Trinidad & Tobago Sign Six New Agreements to Boost Ties

On July 4, 2025, India and Trinidad & Tobago signed six key agreements in Port of Spain to improve their partnership in many areas. These include work in infrastructure, medicine, culture, and sports. The deals were signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country. This visit is seen as a big step toward building stronger ties between the two nations.

First Prime Ministerial Visit in Over 25 Years

This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Trinidad & Tobago since 1999. PM Narendra Modi met with Trinidad & Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and held important talks to improve cooperation. The two leaders discussed future work in agriculture, education, digital payments, and healthcare. They also shared views on major global issues like climate change, cyber security, and disaster response.

Both leaders showed great warmth and respect during the visit. PM Bissessar said that Mr. Modi’s visit was a “landmark moment” that will give new energy to the friendship between the two countries.

Six Agreements Signed

The two nations signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs). These deals cover cooperation in,

1. Pharmaceutical standards
2. Quick development projects
3. Cultural exchange
4. Sports promotion
5. Diplomatic training
6. Sharing of official documents and research

The aim of these agreements is to create more jobs, better services, and stronger people-to-people connections between India and Trinidad & Tobago.

PM Modi also announced that people of Indian origin living in Trinidad & Tobago can now apply for OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) cards, even if they are from the sixth generation. This will help families stay connected with their roots in India.

Meetings with National Leaders

PM Modi also met President Christine Carla Kangaloo, who recently received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award for her service to the Indian community. Their meeting was friendly and respectful. PM Modi praised her for her public service and leadership. Both leaders also agreed to work together on issues that affect the Global South, such as climate problems and fair international cooperation.

PM Modi also thanked Trinidad & Tobago for its support to India after the Pahalgam terror attack and said both countries stand united against terrorism.