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EAM Jaishankar's visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago (May 2-10, 2026)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will undertake a multi-country visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago from May 2 to May 10, 2026 to deepen ties with countries with sizable Indian-origin communities. The trip will involve meetings with national leadership and counterparts, discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues, and engagements with business leaders and the Indian diaspora.
Why It Matters
The visit reinforces India's South-South cooperation and its outreach to countries with historic Girmitiya ties, potentially expanding political and economic ties in the Caribbean and South America.
Timeline
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Expected bilateral and diaspora engagements during the visit
May 2, 2026
During the trip, Jaishankar is expected to have bilateral engagements and interactions with prominent business leaders and members of the Indian community in Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago, in addition to meetings with political leadership and counterparts on bilateral, regional and global issues.
Announcement of Jaishankar's visit to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago (May 2-10, 2026)
May 2, 2026
The External Affairs Ministry announced that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Jamaica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago from May 2 to May 10, 2026 to boost ties with countries with sizeable Indian-origin populations. He will meet the leadership of the three countries and hold discussions with his counterparts on bilateral relations and regional and global issues. The visit aims to sustain momentum in India’s political engagements with these nations and to highlight South-South cooperation and development. The three countries share a special connection with India owing to Girmitiya communities. Jaishankar is also expected to engage with prominent business leaders and members of the Indian community during the trip.