India, Trinidad and Tobago sign eight agreements during S Jaishankar’s visit

¨     S. Jaishankar visited Trinidad and Tobago on a two-day visit on 8–9 May 2026.

¨     During the visit, India and Trinidad and Tobago signed eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).

¨     The agreements covered tourism, healthcare, infrastructure, Ayurveda, education, and pest control.

¨     India and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations in 1962.

¨     Trinidad and Tobago is an island republic located in the southern Caribbean region.

¨     It is a member of the Caribbean Community.

¨     One agreement focused on powering the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs building with solar energy.

¨     The two countries also agreed to upgrade infrastructure on Nelson Island.

¨     Both sides emphasized strengthening cooperation in tourism and healthcare sectors.

¨     An Indian Chair on Ayurveda will be established at the University of the West Indies.

¨     Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine recognized by the Ministry of AYUSH.