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Om Birla Meets Trinidad Speaker, Boosts Pharma & Cricket Ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Jagdeo Singh, Speaker of Trinidad and Tobago's House of Representatives, on the sidelines of the 28th CSPOC in New Delhi. Their discussions focused on strengthening parliamentary ties and expanding the bilateral partnership, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector to open new markets. Birla highlighted the deep cultural connect and the enduring cricketing bond between the peoples, symbolized by a gift from iconic cricketer Brian Lara. The high-level engagement precedes the inauguration of the CSPOC conference by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which will deliberate on contemporary parliamentary challenges.

Key Points: India, Trinidad Strengthen Parliamentary & Trade Ties

  • Strengthening parliamentary cooperation
  • Expanding pharma sector partnership
  • Enhancing bilateral trade ties
  • Celebrating deep cultural & cricketing bonds
  • Hosting major Commonwealth Speakers' conference
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Om Birla meets Trinidad and Tobago Speaker; discusses strengthening parliamentary cooperation, enhancing trade ties

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets Trinidad counterpart Jagdeo Singh, discusses expanding pharmaceutical trade and celebrates shared cricketing heritage.

"symbolic of the unspoken synergy and goodwill that characterise India-Trinidad & Tobago relations - Om Birla"

New Delhi, January 14

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Jagdeo Singh, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago, on the sidelines of the 28th CSPOC being hosted in the national capital.

The two leaders discussed strengthening parliamentary cooperation and expanding the partnership in the pharmaceutical sector, including opening new markets.

"Glad to interact with Mr. Jagdeo Singh, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago, on the sidelines of the 28th CSPOC. Recalled the long-standing and historical connection between our two countries, including the visit of the Prime Minister of India and earlier high-level exchanges that have strengthened friendly ties over the years," Birla said in a post on X.

Om Birla and the visiting leader on the enduring cricketing bond between the people of the two countries.

"Besides strengthening parliamentary cooperation, our discussions covered expanding partnership in the pharmaceutical sector, including opening new markets and enhancing trade. We also reflected on the deep cultural connect and the enduring cricketing bond between our peoples. I will cherish the memento presented to me containing a cricket bat bearing a message from the iconic cricketer Brian Lara, along with his signed autobiography --symbolic of the unspoken synergy and goodwill that characterise India-Trinidad & Tobago relations," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) on January 15.

The conference will be chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla.

It will deliberate on a wide range of contemporary parliamentary issues, including the role of Speakers and Presiding Officers in maintaining strong democratic institutions, the use of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary functioning, the impact of social media on Members of Parliament, innovative strategies to enhance public understanding of Parliament, and civic engagement beyond voting.

CSPOC is being hosted by the Parliament of India from January 14 to 16, and it will be the largest in terms of participation.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is positive, but I hope these discussions lead to concrete outcomes for our exporters. Opening new markets is easier said than done. The bureaucracy needs to be streamlined to actually facilitate this enhanced trade they're talking about.
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Aman W
The historical and cultural connect is so strong! Many Indians have roots in the Caribbean. Discussing AI in parliament at the conference is also very forward-thinking. Proud to see India hosting such a large global event.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows international relations, this is a classic example of India leveraging its diaspora and cultural ties for deeper economic engagement. The pharmaceutical sector focus is strategic. Well done.
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Vikram M
Brian Lara's signed autobiography! Wow. Cricket truly is a universal language that brings people together. Hope our pharma companies get a good foothold there. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
Good step. But I wish our Speakers would also focus more on the domestic issues raised in the conference agenda - like the impact of social media on MPs and public engagement. Our parliament needs more transparency and connection with common people.

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