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Trinidad & Tobago Eyes Indian Market: Envoy Seeks Export Boost with Gen Z

The High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to India expressed strong optimism about exporting niche products to the Indian market, specifically targeting the Gen Z demographic. He highlighted the recent signing of an MoU between the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association (TTMA) and PHDCCI to foster trade and joint ventures. The envoy recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impactful visit to Trinidad and Tobago, which included pledges of assistance in sectors like pharmaceuticals and agriculture. This diplomatic and commercial push aims to create new business opportunities and improve the trade balance between the two nations.

Key Points: Trinidad & Tobago Aims to Boost Exports to India, Envoy Says

  • TTMA signs MoU with PHDCCI for trade
  • Targets India's Gen Z with niche products
  • Aims to improve trade balance with India
  • Builds on PM Modi's visit pledges
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'Time for us to make an impact with our exports into India': Trinidad and Tobago envoy

Trinidad & Tobago's High Commissioner targets Indian Gen Z with niche exports, citing PM Modi's visit and new PHDCCI MoU for trade collaboration.

"It's time for us to make an impact with our exports into India. - High Commissioner Chandradath Singh"

New Delhi, April 22

The High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday expressed optimism about the export with India during an interview with. He made the remarks while the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association was being hosted here by PHDCCI.

High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to India, Chandradath Singh, said, "This is a very important day for the delegation of Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association, being hosted here by PHDCCI (PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

The High Commissioner said that the event would present business opportunities for the incredible prospects here in India for joint ventures and collaborations.

He recalled the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Trinidad and Tobago and said, "Prime Minister Modi came to Trinidad and Tobago recently in a very important and very impactful visit and pledged assistance to Trinidad and Tobago and the rest of the CARICOM countries in areas including pharmaceutical industries, the biotechnology industries, agriculture, and a wide range of other areas where India wants to help Trinidad and Tobago in".

The High Commissioner further noted, "We had signed quite a few MOUs during the visit of the Prime Minister to Trinidad and Tobago. The TTMA organisation plans to sign an MOU with PHDCCI."

He underlined that Trinidad and Tobago has some niche products in niche areas, which could be successful in India and said that this would help in improving the trade-balance with India.

"It's time for us to export to India. I know that Gen Z, which is the largest young population in the world, are displaying a preference for new, innovative products, for new tastes in fashion, music, food, and lifestyle. This is the time for us to make an impact with our exports into India."

His remarks come as the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry for trade, investment and joint ventures, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to India Chandradath Singh told ANI on Tuesday.

"This one is going to be about trade and investment, joint ventures. It's about the collaboration between PHDCCI and the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers' Association to work together to find right business opportunities," Singh told ANI on the sidelines of a meeting of Business Delegation from Trinidad and Tobago organised by PHDCCI.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone in the import-export business, I welcome this. Diversifying our trade partners is always good. Hope the MOUs translate into real, accessible products for Indian consumers and create jobs here too.
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Priya S
The High Commissioner is right about Gen Z's preferences! We're always looking for new fashion, food, and music. Excited to see what innovative products come from Trinidad and Tobago. Hope they're affordable for students like me.
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Vikram M
While collaboration is good, I hope we are equally focused on boosting our own 'Make in India' exports. The trade balance should ultimately be in our favor. Let's not just be a market for others.
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Rohit P
Good move. Stronger ties with Caribbean nations can be beneficial in many sectors beyond trade. Pharma and agriculture collaboration mentioned here sounds promising for our companies looking to expand globally.
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Kavya N
I appreciate the respectful and optimistic tone from the envoy. It's a welcome change. Hope the products are eco-friendly and sustainable. We have enough plastic junk already.

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