India has signed six Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Trinidad and Tobago to enhance cooperation across several key sectors, including pharmaceuticals.

The agreements were signed following wide-ranging talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, at the Red House in Port of Spain on July 4, 2025. The discussions covered bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest.

The External Affairs Ministry, in a statement, said, “The two leaders held discussions on a wide range of areas of potential collaboration, including agriculture, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, digital transformation, UPI, capacity building, culture, sports, and people-to-people ties.”

“Following the talks, six MoUs in the fields of pharmacopoeia, Quick Impact Projects, culture, sports, diplomatic training, and ICCR Chairs for Hindi and Indian Studies were exchanged,” it added.

On healthcare, Modi praised Trinidad and Tobago for recognising the Indian Pharmacopoeia, a move expected to “ensure closer collaboration in pharmaceutical sector and improved access for the people of Trinidad and Tobago to quality and affordable generic medicines from India as well as provision of medical treatment in India.”

Prime Minister Bissessar thanked India for its healthcare support, particularly the donation of 20 haemodialysis units and two sea ambulances.

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said: “She expressed Trinidad and Tobago’s gratitude for the donation of twenty (20) Haemodialysis Units and two (2) Sea ambulances from the Government of India to assist in the provision of better-quality healthcare.”

“Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar commended India’s leading role in saving precious human lives during the difficult times of COVID-19 pandemic. She appreciated India’s quick response and valued supply of Covid vaccines and medical equipment to Trinidad and Tobago. She especially appreciated India’s support under the USD 1 million ‘HALT (High and Low Technology) in the COVID-19 project’, with supply of mobile healthcare robots, telemedicine kits, and hand hygiene stations,” it added.

She added that PM Modi’s landmark visit will “reinvigorate the deep-rooted bilateral ties between the two countries.”

Both leaders agreed to work together for greater solidarity among the countries of the Global South and to strengthen India and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) partnership.

During his visit, Modi also met the President of Trinidad and Tobago Christine Carla Kangaloo at the President’s House in Port of Spain.  

 “The meeting was marked by warmth and a reaffirmation of the deep-rooted friendship between the two nations,” 

“The two leaders reflected on the enduring bonds shared by the two countries, anchored by strong people-to-people ties,” External Affairs Ministry statement said.

Modi reiterated India’s continued support for Trinidad and Tobago and CARICOM to enhance the Global South partnership.

He also extended invitations to both Prime Minister Bissessar and President Kangaloo to visit India, which were accepted.

Modi paid an Official Visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from 3 to 4 July 2025 at the invitation of the Prime Minister Bissesar. This was the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 26 years, which also coincided with the 180th anniversary of the arrival of Indian immigrants to Trinidad and Tobago in 1845.

In a historic gesture, Prime Minister Modi was conferred the Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the nation’s highest civilian honour, in recognition of his exceptional leadership both in India and on the global stage.