PM: No more ‘empty diplomacy’ as India visit yields eight MOUs

Trinidad and Tobago is forging ahead with a proactive and results-oriented foreign policy, as evidenced by the recent successful visit of India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar emphatically stated that the era of "empty diplomacy" is over, underscoring her government's commitment to securing tangible benefits for the nation. The signing of eight new MOUs signifies a deepening partnership with India, a nation that has consistently delivered on its promises, unlike previous administrations that often failed to follow through on bilateral agreements. This government, described as progressive and proactive, is actively opening Trinidad and Tobago for business and leveraging international collaborations to drive national development. The agreements span critical sectors such as tourism, infrastructure, education, and healthcare, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to strengthening the country's economy and improving the lives of its citizens. The establishment of a National Prosthetics Centre, providing free services, is a particularly heartwarming outcome, restoring dignity and independence to those in need. This initiative, born from progressive discussions with the Indian government, exemplifies the real and tangible benefits that strategic international partnerships can bring to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

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A previous government would have signed bilateral agreements with India and never followed through on these agreements to see them actioned. What sense is diplomacy when it is empty and without any purpose? My government is different, it is much more progressive and proactive.