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EAM Jaishankar hands over India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar handed over an India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad during a visit that capped a three-nation Caribbean tour. The ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, highlighted India's SEEDS-driven SME support and broader bilateral cooperation, including tourism and cultural heritage initiatives.
Why It Matters
The event underscores India's active engagement with Caribbean states, expanding development partnerships, SME ecosystem support, and cultural heritage collaboration in the region.
Timeline
4 Events
Visit to Nelson Island for Quick Impact Project and Girmitiya heritage
May 9, 2026
Jaishankar travelled to Nelson Island with PM Persad-Bissessar for a Quick Impact Project to preserve and showcase the shared Girmitiya heritage; he joined PM Persad-Bissessar for the project.
Handover of India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad
May 9, 2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar handed over an agro-processing facility built with India’s assistance in South Trinidad, in the presence of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar; the project is powered by India’s SEEDS initiative and aims to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s SME ecosystem and farming sector.
Bilateral talks with PM Persad-Bissessar; agreements on tourism, solarisation, Ayurveda Chair
May 8, 2026
Jaishankar held comprehensive talks with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and concluded agreements on tourism, the solarisation of the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs building, and the establishment of an Ayurveda Chair.
Arrival in Port of Spain as part of three-nation tour
May 8, 2026
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago.