In her final bid to lure potential Indian investors and entrepreneurs to the shores of Trinidad and Tobago, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Friday reiterated her call for more Trinidad and Tobago-India economic and trade relations during a business seminar in Mumbai on the concluding leg of her state visit to India.
The event was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Trade and Industry and The Confederation of Indian Industry.
The prime minister took the opportunity to further encourage linkages between India and Trinidad and Tobago, praising the exemplary success of India on the global stage. In her address at the business luncheon Persad-Bissessar stated, “India has grown to become a trillion dollar economy with a largely self-sufficient agricultural sector buttressed by a diversified economy and a stable financial and services sector. My government recognizes that increasing urbanization and modern technology have brought about a remarkable change in lifestyles and consumption patterns of the citizens of India.”
The prime minister also commended the resilience of the Indian nationals as demonstrated in Mumbai’s recovery from recent terrorist attacks: “It is not easy to forget November 2008, when over a period of three days, this city was shattered by vicious terrorist attacks. The Mumbai attacks turned the eyes and hearts of the world to India.”
Persad-Bissessar indicated that both herself and prime minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh will highlight the need to adopt a comprehensive convention on international terrorism to members the international community.
This business seminar concluded the state visit and trade mission led by the prime minister themed “Trinidad and Tobago-India 2012: Partnering for Diversification, Innovation and Investment”.
During the visit, the prime minister signed agreements in the areas of air services, traditional medicines, education, culture, agriculture and technical cooperation with India. The prime minister used the various business engagements and activities in India to effectively market ‘Brand Trinidad and Tobago’ and the country’s role as a gateway to the Americas and over 600 million people.
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