Trinidad and Tobago and India are reaffirming their long-standing diplomatic relationship, as India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, begins a two-day official visit to the country.

Speaking at a flag-raising ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs on Friday, Minister Sean Sobers said the engagement is expected to advance Trinidad and Tobago’s and India’s partnership even further.

“It is my privilege to welcome the Honourable Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India to our shores. This flag-raising ceremony serves as the official commencement of your visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Republic of India.”